This series marks the West Indies' first T20 assignment since the team's strong showing in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in February and March and forms an important part of long-term ]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279112059/cricket-west-indies-announces-squad-for-t20-series-against-sri-lanka-in-jamaica 279112059 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:02:18 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279112059/cricket-west-indies-announces-squad-for-t20-series-against-sri-lanka-in-jamaica New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): New Zealand captain Melie Kerr will head into the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as the world's No. 1-ranked T20I all-rounder following the latest update to the ICC Women's Player Rankings.

Kerr has reclaimed the top spot just days before the start of the tournament, while West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews has slipped to second after missing her side's final match of the recent tri-]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279111522/melie-kerr-tops-icc-all-rounder-rankings-ahead-of-t20-women-world-cup 279111522 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:15 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279111522/melie-kerr-tops-icc-all-rounder-rankings-ahead-of-t20-women-world-cup New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 9 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar has described his Test debut for India as a deeply emotional and long-cherished moment, calling it the fulfilment of a dream that he and his family had nurtured since the beginning of his cricketing journey.

Suthar made his debut in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, a match India won by an innings and 300 runs, mark]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279111272/my-father-dream-manav-suthar-on-emotional-india-test-debut 279111272 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:32:50 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279111272/my-father-dream-manav-suthar-on-emotional-india-test-debut Kingston [Jamaica], June 9 (ANI): The Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) will feature four teams for the first time in its history after the addition of Jamaica Empress for the 2026 edition.

According to ESPNcricinfo, Jamaica Empress will join the three existing franchises -- Barbados Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders -- in the fifth season of the competition, which will be held entir]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279110980/jamaica-empress-join-expanded-wcpl-as-tournament-grows-to-four-teams-for-2026-season 279110980 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:58:02 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279110980/jamaica-empress-join-expanded-wcpl-as-tournament-grows-to-four-teams-for-2026-season New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi lauded India on a dominant victory over his side, admitting that they struggled from the outset due to indisciplined bowling.

He acknowledged India's strength in home conditions and said the match provided valuable lessons for Afghanistan, particularly in handling pressure situations. Shahidi expressed hope that his team woul]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279109805/our-discipline-in-bowling-was-not-that-good-afghanistan-skipper-hashmatullah-shahidi-after-defeat-to-india 279109805 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:32:30 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279109805/our-discipline-in-bowling-was-not-that-good-afghanistan-skipper-hashmatullah-shahidi-after-defeat-to-india New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Following an outstanding Test debut for India against Afghanistan, all-rounder Manav Suthar credited his success to staying patient and adapting to conditions.

Sensational centuries from skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, coupled with a remarkable debut performance from spin all-rounder Suthar, powered India to a massive innings and 300-run victory over Afghanistan i]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279109351/top-of-the-world-feeling-manav-suthar-after-winning-potm-award-on-test-debut 279109351 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:01:32 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279109351/top-of-the-world-feeling-manav-suthar-after-winning-potm-award-on-test-debut New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Sensational centuries from skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, coupled with a remarkable debut performance from spin all-rounder Manav Suthar, powered India to a massive innings and 300-run victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh on Monday.

After centuries from Rahul and Gill guided Team India to a formidable total of 564/8 declared in the first]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279109280/suthar-washington-spin-web-as-india-register-biggest-innings-win-in-tests-crush-afghanistan-in-one-off-match 279109280 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:32:47 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279109280/suthar-washington-spin-web-as-india-register-biggest-innings-win-in-tests-crush-afghanistan-in-one-off-match New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): India moved within touching distance of a comprehensive victory in the one-off Test against Afghanistan as the visitors slumped to 98/5 in their second innings at tea on Day 3 after being forced to follow on at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Monday.

Afghanistan, trailing by 412 runs after being bowled out for 152 in their first in]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279109075/one-off-test-india-close-in-on-innings-victory-as-afghanistan-slump-to-985-after-follow-on 279109075 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:34:10 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279109075/one-off-test-india-close-in-on-innings-victory-as-afghanistan-slump-to-985-after-follow-on New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): India tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan by enforcing the follow-on after bowling the visitors out for 152 in their first innings, with debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar starring with a sensational six-wicket haul during the opening session of Day 3 here on Monday.

At lunch, Afghanistan had moved to 18 without loss in their second innin]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279108796/one-off-test-day-3-india-enforce-follow-on-as-debutant-suthar-spins-afghanistan-into-trouble 279108796 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:59:41 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279108796/one-off-test-day-3-india-enforce-follow-on-as-debutant-suthar-spins-afghanistan-into-trouble New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar announced his arrival on the international stage in spectacular fashion, claiming a six-wicket haul on Test debut to help India dismiss Afghanistan for 152 and enforce the follow-on on Day 3 of the one-off Test on Monday.

The 23-year-old Rajasthan all-rounder returned figures of 6 for 33 from 22 overs, becoming only the 10th Indian bowle]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279108740/manav-suthar-scripts-history-with-6-wicket-haul-on-test-debut-as-india-enforce-follow-on-against-afghanistan 279108740 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:59:25 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279108740/manav-suthar-scripts-history-with-6-wicket-haul-on-test-debut-as-india-enforce-follow-on-against-afghanistan Melbourne [Australia], June 7 (ANI): Australian veteran Beth Mooney has backed young opener Georgia Voll to shine in the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, saying that she has got clarity regarding her game and role and will be a real threat with the way she picks up the length so easily.

Voll has made a remarkable impact since making her international T20I debut at the start of last year, and the 22-year-old w]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279107162/she-has-put-a-marker-out-there-to-other-teams-mooney-backs-youngster-voll-to-shine-in-women-t20wc 279107162 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:53 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279107162/she-has-put-a-marker-out-there-to-other-teams-mooney-backs-youngster-voll-to-shine-in-women-t20wc Kingston [Jamaica], June 7 (ANI): Persistent rain at Sabina Park in Kingston forced the abandonment of the second ODI match between West Indies and Sri Lanka on Saturday, leaving the three-match series finely poised but ending the hosts' hopes of securing a series victory.

The only action possible on the day was the toss, which West Indies captain Shai Hope won before electing to field first. However, continuous ]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279106660/rain-washes-out-second-odi-as-west-indies-series-hopes-fade-against-sri-lanka 279106660 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:59:26 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279106660/rain-washes-out-second-odi-as-west-indies-series-hopes-fade-against-sri-lanka BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo's bid for a first FIFA World Cup title will be one of the major storylines in Group K bringing together Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo and debutant Uzbekistan.

PORTUGAL

The team:

Ranked fifth in the world rankings, Portugal advanced as the group winner in the UEFA qualifiers and arrives at the tournament as the UEFA Nations League champion.

Coach R]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279108759/fifa-world-cup-group-k-preview-ronaldo-record-sixth-appearance-headlines-diverse-group 279108759 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:15:47 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279108759/fifa-world-cup-group-k-preview-ronaldo-record-sixth-appearance-headlines-diverse-group MEXICO CITY, June 7 (Xinhua) -- South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team must stick to its game plan and ignore the crowd when it faces co-host Mexico in Thursday's World Cup opener at the Mexico City Stadium.

The Belgian said the match would provide a unique opportunity for his players, but warned them against being overwhelmed by the experience.

"It's going to be a special and fantastic experience be]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279108726/south-africa-ready-for-mexico-test 279108726 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:47:00 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279108726/south-africa-ready-for-mexico-test MEXICO CITY, June 5 (Xinhua) -- An island-wide power blackout hit Jamaica on Friday evening following a system failure, according to the country's officials and power utility.

"Island-wide black out," Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Daryl Vaz said in a post on X, adding that he was awaiting an update from the president of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company, who was en route to the util]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279105282/1st-ld-writethru-jamaica-experiencing-island-wide-blackout 279105282 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:45:17 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279105282/1st-ld-writethru-jamaica-experiencing-island-wide-blackout MEXICO CITY, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Jamaica is facing an island-wide power blackout on Friday evening following a system failure, according to the country's officials and power utility.

"Island-wide black out," Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Daryl Vaz said in a post on X, adding that he was awaiting an update from the president of the Jamaica Public Service Company, who was en route to the util]]> http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279105205/urgent-jamaica-experiencing-island-wide-blackout 279105205 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:15:22 GMT http://www.jamaicantimes.com/news/279105205/urgent-jamaica-experiencing-island-wide-blackout Flash: Jamaica experiencing island-wide power blackout: official