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Windward Islands Cricket Board of Control

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The most recent elections for the Board were held in May 2023, resulting in Mr. Dwain Gill being elected as president and Mr. Clement Marcellin as vice-president. Dr. Kishore Shallow had earlier relinquished the post after he was elected as the president of Cricket West Indies. Dr. Shallow had served
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The Windward Islands have a vibrant domestic cricket scene with several competitions held annually. The most prominent of these is the Windward Islands Cricket Championship, which features teams from the member islands competing against each other. Additionally, the Board oversees club competitions
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The WICB is responsible for the administration of all cricket-related activities in the Windward Islands. This includes organising domestic competitions, developing cricket infrastructure, managing youth and development programs, and selecting teams for regional and international competitions. The
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The Windward Islands Cricket Board is composed of representatives from each of the member islands. Each island has its own cricket association that operates under the umbrella of the WICB. The Board's structure includes a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and other executive members
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The Windward Islands Cricket Board was established in the 1980s to unify and coordinate cricket activities across the islands. Initially, cricket in the Windward Islands was managed independently by the individual islands, but as the sport grew in popularity, the need for a centralised body became
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The WICB places a strong emphasis on youth development, running numerous programs to identify and train young cricketers. These initiatives include school cricket programs, talent scouting camps, and specialised coaching clinics. The Board also collaborates with schools and local communities to
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apparent. The WICB was officially formed to streamline operations, facilitate inter-island competitions, and ensure representation in regional and international cricket .
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The region has produced several outstanding cricketers who have gone on to represent the West Indies at the international level. Notable players include
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The Secretariat of WICB is based in Grenada, while the franchise (Windwards Volcanoes) is based in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Board also focuses on promoting the sport at the grassroots level to ensure a steady flow of talent for the future.
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who are elected by the member associations. The WICB functions as a part of
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promote cricket as a means of personal development and social cohesion.
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and various age-group tournaments to nurture young talent.
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Cricket
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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cricket
Grenada
Saint Lucia
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Leeward Islands
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Devon Smith
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Johnson Charles
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Windward Islands cricket team
List of Windward Islands first-class cricketers
List of international cricketers from the Windward Islands
Dominica national cricket team
Grenada national cricket team
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national cricket team
Saint Lucia national cricket team
Cricket in the West Indies
"Volcanoes coach wants to leave better system at end of tenure - Searchlight"
"Windward Islands Cricket Board appoints first female selector | Loop Caribbean News"
"WINLOTT Raises Sponsorship for Windwards Under-19 Cricket"

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