Topic: Cricket
Round four action of inter-primary cricket wraps up
The fourth round of play in the 2026 Inter-Primary Cricket Competition is in the books after the conclusion of multiple games on 22 May.
Inter-primary cricket league action under way
Inter-primary cricket is in full swing following a high-energy pair of one-day rallies and a competitive second week of league play.
Inter-Primary Cricket Competition bowls into action
The 2026 Inter-Primary Cricket Competition returns with 15 schools taking to the pitch in hopes of grabbing this year's championship titles.
Month-long U16 youth cricket tournament officially kicks off
The Cayman National Under-16 Cricket Tournament kicks off, marking the start of a month-long competition for local youth cricketers.
Cayman undefeated as it wins International Cricket Council T20 World Cup Qualifier
Cayman emerges victorious and undefeated in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-regional Americas Qualifier Group B.
Cayman sets out to win International Cricket Council T20 World Cup Qualifier
The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-regional Americas Qualifier Group B is currently underway in the Cayman Islands.
Cayman to host first-ever International Cricket Council T20 World Cup Qualifier
The Cayman Islands will serve as the host for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-regional Americas Qualifier Group B.
Cricket legend Michael Holding joins Cayman Cricket for sign-up day
Cayman Cricket officially introduced its newest grassroots initiative, the Little Legends League, with an inaugural sign-up day.
Cayman Cricket reports strong start to year
Cayman Cricket's second-quarter report shows a period of significant progress, featuring victories, the appointment of new leadership, and a clear vision for what lies ahead.
Star players strike over pay as Max60 cricket ends in chaos
The multi-million dollar Max60 Caribbean cricket tournament in Cayman ended in controversy this week with international stars refusing to take the field amid claims they had not been paid.
Former national cricket coach smells success with air freshener sales
Former Cayman Islands cricket coach Peter Anderson is back in business after a rollercoaster period in which he battled cancer and saw a business relationship turn sour.
Cayman cricket shines despite qualification miss in Canada
The Cayman Islands men's cricket team recently participated in the 2025 Men's T20 World Cup Americas Regional Final in Ontario, Canada.
St. Ignatius and Island Primary prevail in primary school cricket tournament
Cricketing stars of the future took to the Smith Road Oval on Friday to battle it out in the girls' and boys' finals of...
Inter-Primary Cricket Competition is back
The annual Inter-Primary Cricket Competition began Friday, and an exciting schedule of boys and girls matches unfolds from 5 May to 20 June.
USA defeats Canada in first Cayman-hosted Cricket Cup
Team USA defeated Canada by six wickets to take the top spot at the inaugural North American Cricket Cup held in Cayman.
North American Cup cricket tournament kicks off in Cayman
Cayman's national cricket team took on the USA Saturday in the first match on day one of the inaugural North American Cup.
Cayman to host inaugural North American Cup cricket tournament
The Cayman Islands national cricket team will take on four international teams next week as the islands play host to the inaugural North American Cup.
Cayman skipper targets World Cup in huge year for cricket
Cayman Islands cricket has the ‘chance of a lifetime’ to qualify for the T20 World Cup, says skipper Conroy Wright.
England great Johnny Bairstow heads star-studded line-up as Max60 cricket returns
England’s fiery wicketkeeper batsman Johnny Bairstow and Australia’s big hitting opener David Warner are the headline stars of the next Max60 Caribbean tournament to be held in Cayman in March.
Cricket stars serve up maximum entertainment in thrilling new Cayman tournament
A glamorous setting, an exciting new format and a shot of star power, helped the Caribbean Max 60 cricket series launch in style in Grand Cayman this week.
Cayman to host world cricket stars in new Max60 tournament
A host of world cricket stars, including Australian opener David Warner and West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, has been lined up for the Cayman Islands first foray into franchise cricket.
East End Primary cricketers dazzle their way to the top
East End Primary’s girls and boys put on a dazzling display of batting, bowling and fielding as the two teams positioned themselves at the top of Group A this past Friday, April 26 in the 2024 Inter-Primary Cricket Competition with wins over Cayman Prep B.
2023 Inter-Primary Cricket competition week 2 review
The 2023 Inter-Primary Cricket Competition continued on Friday, as week two presented some interesting match-ups that certainly didn’t disappoint.
Department of Sports to launch cricket and netball district tournaments
On the heels of the Department of Sports' District Basketball Boys and Girls Under-19 Tournament, Director Kurt Hyde is looking to launch similar competitions for netball and cricket.
Michael Holding recalls conversation with Queen Elizabeth II
Since being introduced in 2003, the Twenty20 game has not gained favour with many traditional cricket fans and players but that wasn’t the case for the late Queen Elizabeth II, according to legendary bowler Michael Holding, who had lunch with her in 2011.
Cricketers bounce back from COVID impact with new league
Cayman’s cricketers were back in action Sunday for the first time since lockdown, with a new competition and fresh squads selected in a player draft held over Zoom.
Two shortlisted for cricket technical director
The search for a new cricket technical director has been narrowed down to two contenders.
Cayman wins final game against Northamptonshire
Cayman’s cricketers ended the 2020 development tour on a high note with a thrilling six-run win over the visiting Northamptonshire side. The islands’ senior national team batted first and made 129 for the loss of five wickets. Greg Strydom led the way with 38, while opener Sunil Sunil made 22.
Northamptonshire tops Cayman National Select
Northamptonshire County Cricket Academy beat Cayman National Select by four wickets at the Jimmy Powell Oval in West Bay on Sunday. The Cayman Select...
Cayman’s pre-season cricket tournament bowls into action
The Bodden Town Eagle Rays, West Bay Loggerheads and George Town Hammerheads kicked off a special pre-season Twenty20 tournament held by Cayman Cricket on...
Cayman’s cricket season bowls off with new tournament
Cayman Cricket is set to host a special pre-season tournament. The Bodden Town Eagle Rays, West Bay Loggerheads and George Town Hammerheads will kick...
Former West Indies batsman dies at 86
Former West Indies cricketer Basil Butcher passed away in Florida on Monday after a long period of illness, leaving a legacy of impressive achievements during 16 years of playing professional cricket. He was 86.
English cricket club’s visit to inspire Cayman
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club is set to arrive on Cayman’s shores for a pre-season development tour in February. The club is home to several...
Anderson plans break from cricket
Former Cayman Cricket technical director Peter Anderson plans to take some time away from the game after being terminated from the post last month.
Cayman’s cricketers struggle in World Cup qualifier
Cayman’s slim hopes of progressing to the next stage of the Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers were snuffed out with four straight defeats against tough competition in Bermuda.
Cayman cricketers aiming for World Cup upset
The Cayman Islands must play “the best cricket of our lives” to progress in next week’s World Cup T20 qualifier in Bermuda, according to coach Peter Anderson.
Cayman to participate in regional U-19 World Cup cricket qualifiers
A team from Cayman, along with support staff, departed Saturday for Toronto, Canada, to compete in the ICC Americas Regional U-19 World Cup qualifiers, which will be held 8-16 July.
Mitra: The most inspiring World Cup story this month isn’t about football
The most inspiring World Cup story this month doesn’t involve the players of the U.S. women’s national team, despite their many triumphs.
Youngsters hit the pitch for Cricket Carnival
Cayman Cricket’s annual Cricket Carnival took place Friday, 21 June, at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex in George Town.
Spectacular cricket expected this weekend at Derek Wight Elite Finals
The first of two Cayman Cricket Derek Wight Elite Finals are set for the weekend.
Cayman cricket leagues bowl off this weekend
The much anticipated Cayman cricket season will bowl off this weekend for what promises to be a fantastic season.
Fitness the focus as Cayman’s cricketers eye World Cup chance
Cayman’s cricketers are getting in shape as they prepare for the next step on the road to the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.
Words of wisdom from cricket legend Graham Gooch
As rain lashed across the Smith Road Oval, Cayman’s top cricketers huddled inside the tiny pavilion to hear words of wisdom from one of the legends of the world game.
Go ‘All Out’ with Graham Gooch and Cayman Cricket
When words like “over” and “The Ashes” make your heart beat a little faster, you know you’re a cricket fan. If so, you can’t miss the opportunity to meet one of the greats this weekend.
Cricket legend Graham Gooch to visit Cayman
Graham Gooch, former captain of the England cricket team, will be in the Cayman Islands next month to take part in a fundraiser to help support cricket development in Cayman.
Cayman’s cricketers advance in World Cup qualifier in Argentina
Cayman’s cricketers returned from a triumphant tour of Argentina this week and immediately set their sights on the next destination – Australia in 2020.
Cayman progresses in T20 World Cup qualifier
Cayman’s cricketers are through to the next round of the Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers after an impressive performance in Argentina last week.
Cayman’s cricketers head to Argentina for World Cup qualifiers
On an unkempt patch of grass at the corner of Cayman’s cricket field, technical director Peter Anderson puts his team through slip-catching drills.
Cayman Cricket prepares for another big year
Cayman Cricket celebrated an eventful year and began crafting plans for 2018 at its annual general meeting in late December.
Cayman to play in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 qualifiers
The road to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 starts in September with the global qualifications at the ICC World Cricket League Division 5 in South Africa.
‘We were really good. End of story’: West Indies legends recall glory days
Anyone looking for a complex answer to the secrets behind one of the greatest sports teams of all time will not find it from former West Indies opening batsmen Desmond Haynes. “The opposition turned up expecting to get beat and we never liked to disappoint them.”
Cricket legends to reunite in Cayman
Desmond Haynes and Gordon Greenidge, who formed one of the most dominant opening partnerships in world cricket history as part of the all-conquering West Indies side of the 1980s, will visit the Cayman Islands this month.
Cayman Islands team wins world cricket qualifier against Argentina
The Cayman Islands qualified for World Cricket League Division 5 at Belgrano Athletic Club on Feb. 23, with a clean sweep over hosts Argentina. Day 1 at Hurlingham Club was reduced to 33 overs after an overnight deluge impacted the outfield.
Cayman Cricket to play in Division 2 tournament
Cayman Cricket has been invited to play in the ICC Americas Division 2 tournament in February 2017, the team said in a press release. The formal training squad has been chosen by Cayman Cricket’s national selectors.
Jamaica wins inaugural NCB Challenge Trophy
The curtain came down on the inaugural NCB Challenge Trophy T-20 cricket competition over the weekend with exciting semifinal and finals games at the Smith Road and Jimmy Powell ovals.
Cayman tops Sri Lanka, advances to cricket semifinals
In the final preliminary rounds of the inaugural NCB-sponsored T-20 Challenge Trophy over the weekend, the Cayman bowlers easily qualified for the semifinals.
Cayman defeats Guyana in inaugural cricket challenge
The Cayman Islands beat Guyana at the inaugural T-20 Challenge Trophy at the Smith Road oval last weekend. Sunday’s cricket challenge, sponsored by NCB, included a double header of exciting games.
‘Tree of life’ planted in memory of Andrew Guthrie
Friends and colleagues of the late Andrew Lee Guthrie gathered at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park on Saturday to celebrate his life and observe the blessing of a tree planted in his memory.
In Memoriam: Obituaries of 2015
Obituaries of nine people who died in 2015 and who received Queen's Honours during their lifetime.
'The Beast' to recycle Christmas trees
The Department of Environmental Health will be putting its new wood grinding machine, nicknamed “The Beast,” into action in the New Year’s to recycle Christmas trees.
New farmers market opens in George Town
A new farmers market for local farmers and craft makers opened to the public Friday morning in George Town.
Narine backed by board over bowling action suspension
Sunil Narine will receive the full support of the West Indies Cricket Board following his suspension from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect, according to a board media release.
Age proves no barrier for young Bodden Town community activist
A young girl’s concern for her community is turning heads and causing a stir.
Palmer's batting makes him player of the year
Christopher Palmer was named player of the year when the Cayman Islands Cricket Association held its annual awards night in George Town on Saturday.
Cameron upbeat for West Indies
Whycliffe “Dave” Cameron, chairman of the West Indies Cricket Board, was in the Cayman Islands over the weekend for the local association’s annual awards and to update local officials on how the regional game is evolving.
Parry sees new-look Sunset rising
Sunset Football Club used to be widely seen as a team for mostly British ex-pats who enjoyed the social aspects of the sport rather than having a competitive edge.
Bovell aims to revive Cayman
Cayman Cricket’s off-season T20 tournament, The Challenge Trophy, started on Sunday with one major upset and the triumphant return of another team.
Russell aims to impress all-round
Explosive all-rounder Andre Russell says he is targeting a big one-day series against Sri Lanka, and will be aiming to score his maiden One-Day International hundred and get a five-wicket haul in the three-match rubber, according to a West Indies Cricket Board release.
Australia have mental edge over All Blacks
Australia and New Zealand, the mightiest teams in the Southern Hemisphere, will battle it out in the Rugby World Cup final this weekend.
All Blacks homing in on cup
New Zealand were the overwhelming favorites to retain their Rugby World Cup title at the start of the tournament and this weekend they moved into the final against Australia – another two-time champion – who beat Argentina 29-15 on Sunday.
Samuels reported again for bowling action
West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the first Test against Sri Lanka, which the home side won by an innings and six runs in Galle on Saturday.
Sobers is Sri Lanka's special guest
The greatest all-round cricketer the game has ever produced, Sir Garfield Sobers, will attend the second Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka which starts in Colombo on Thursday.
