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Ahead of the World Cup, Gayle, who turns 40 in September, scored 490 runs in 13 innings for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL. (Photo: File)

Chris Gayle boasts that bowlers are scared of facing him

Gayle amassed 424 runs at an average of 106 in four matches against tournament favourites England earlier this year.

22 May 2019 4:36 PM

Chris Gayle was not at his brutal best at the recent IPL but Russell's butchering of the bowlers has forced the teams to take note of what could await them at the biggest ICC tournament. (Photo: Windies Cricket Twitter/AFP)

West Indies banks upon Gayle, Russell to clinch their third World Cup title

The flat pitches during the English summer could serve as the ideal platform for the WI batsmen to unleash their power game.

22 May 2019 3:09 PM

However, this time the two-time World Champions are making its entry into the mega-event as another dark-horse of the tournament. (Photo: AP)

ICC 2019 World Cup: West Indies squad and player analysis

The two-time World Cup winners have already lifted the coveted trophy at the home ground of the World Cup host.

20 May 2019 6:05 PM

The camp will include an additional warm-up fixture against Australia, which will be played on May 22 at Southampton. (Photo: ANI)

CWI names Bravo, Pollard in ten-player reserve list for 2019 World Cup

West Indies will continue their preparations for the World Cup with a training camp in Southampton from May 19-23.

19 May 2019 12:56 PM

Bangladesh next takes on South Africa in their opening match of the World Cup on June 2. (Photo: AFP)

Bangladesh defeats West Indies to win Tri-Nation series

Bangladesh got off to a quickfire start as openers Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar scored 59 runs inside six overs.

18 May 2019 10:54 AM

West Indies will face Pakistan in their first 2019 World Cup clash which will take place on May 31. (Photo: AFP)

'It will be an all-rounders' World Cup', says Clive Lloyd

The two-time World Cup captain also shared his opinion over selectors' decision of bringing back players such as Andre Russell to the squad.

17 May 2019 7:01 PM

Gayle's fitness formula includes extensive yoga and massage sessions which help him recover after a long day on the field.

Chris Gayle chooses Yoga over Gym

The Jamaican who goes into the World Cup in menacing form, has scored 490 runs in the just concluded IPL.

15 May 2019 5:31 PM

Sunil Ambris made 148, off just 126 balls including 19 fours and a six, as the West Indies surpassed Ireland's total of 327 for five with 13 deliveries remaining on Saturday. (Photo: Westindiescricket/twitter)

Ambris ton helps Windies make record chase against Ireland

West Indies' victory moved them above Bangladesh in the tri-series standings, and left Ireland without a win after three matches.

12 May 2019 3:35 PM

Hope recorded his career-best score of 170 runs in the opening match against Ireland and along with fellow opener John Campbell, he registered the highest ever ODI opening partnership of 365 runs. (Photo: AP)

West Indies skipper Jason Holder lauds Shai Hope's consistency

Hope has been in tremendous form in the ongoing tri-nation series against Bangladesh and Ireland.

10 May 2019 8:00 PM

The side next takes on Bangladesh in the Tri-nation series today and the team would hope to string winning performances ahead of the upcoming World Cup. (Photo: AP)

West Indies cricket board names Chris Gayle as vice-captain

Shai Hope, the wicket-keeper batsman was announced as Holder's deputy for the ongoing Tri-nation series against Ireland and Bangladesh.

07 May 2019 9:54 AM

Campbell was not named in the West Indies squad for the upcoming World Cup, but the player said he was glad to grab the opportunity he got. (Photo: TWitter)

'Words cannot express how I feel’: John Campbell after West Indies win vs Ireland

Campbell,25, played a knock of 179 runs off 137 balls in the match against Ireland.

06 May 2019 3:56 PM

Hope was first to his century and Campbell quickly followed with his maiden ODI hundred, before the pair surpassed the previous opening partnership record of 304 set by Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman against Zimbabwe in July last year. (Photo: TWitter)

Shai Hope, John Campbell creates history as they put on 365 runs opening stand

Campbell made 179 and Hope 170 to help West Indies to 381-3 as Ireland captain William Porterfield’s decision to field first.

06 May 2019 11:40 AM

West Indies takes on Ireland in the opening match of the Tri-series today and the team will open their World Cup campaign against Pakistan on May 31. (Photo: ANI)

‘Tri-series an opportunity to get some match practice before World Cup’: Jason Holder

Shannon Gabriel's inclusion in the World Cup squad surprised many people as he last played an ODI in 2017.

05 May 2019 4:22 PM

Hope has become one of the most reliable players for the team in recent times. The player was seen joking that if the team requires him to bowl he would love to do it. (Photo: AP/PTI)

'It's a pleasure to do anything for the West Indies': Shai Hope

Hope made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in 2016 and since then he has scored 4 centuries and 8 half-centuries at an average of 45.56.

05 May 2019 4:12 PM

Russell holds the record for hitting the fastest Caribbean Premier League century in just 40 balls while playing for Jamaica Tallawahs. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: Players to watch out for - Andre Russell

The all-rounder is the most frequent six-hitter in the history of IPL, as stats suggest that he slams a six every six balls.

04 May 2019 3:15 PM

The Jamaican-born has been in and out of his national team due to prolonged injuries and a year-long ban over violation of the doping code in 2017. (Photo: ANI)

'I'm so hungry now to represent the West Indies', says Andre Russell

The 30-year-old has been in destructive form for KKR and scored 406 runs in 11 games at a strike rate of 209.27 so far.

28 Apr 2019 12:33 PM

Russell, who last played an ODI in July 2018 made a comeback to the West Indies team for the upcoming World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

West Indies announce squad for World Cup, Pollard and Narine excluded from the list

The Jason Holder-led side will open its campaign against Pakistan in the World cup on May 31.

25 Apr 2019 11:42 AM

The two-times champions begin their World Cup campaign on May 31 against 1992 winners Pakistan at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. (Photo: AP/PTI

West Indies calls ex-cricketer Ramnaresh Sarwan to help WI batsman prepare for WC

Sarwan joined the camp in Barbados where West Indies are currently preparing for the tri-nation series with Bangladesh and Ireland.

17 Apr 2019 12:38 PM

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle warmed up for the World Cup with an unbeaten 99 although he could not prevent his Kings XI Punjab team from losing by eight wickets to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Chris Gayle ready for World Cup

Gayle is set to retire from one-day international cricket after taking part in the World Cup in England and Wales starting on May 30.

14 Apr 2019 4:45 PM

The big-hitting West Indian all-rounder led Mumbai Indians to a sensational three-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab in an IPL game last night here with a whirlwind 83 off 31 balls that contained ten sixes and three fours. (Photo: AFP)

'I am 31 and have a lot of cricket left in me': Kieron Pollard

Asked if he thought he could be picked in the World Cup squad, Pollard hinted that he is hopeful of making it to the team.

11 Apr 2019 1:07 PM

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