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Bowlers to the rescue as Aussie top-order dilemma gets even worse — Bridgetown Test Player Ratings
Fox Sports
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June 27, 2025
Australia has secured a commanding 159-run win over the West Indies in Bridgetown to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Frank Worrell Trophy campaign. Chasing a 301-run target for victory, the West Indies were rolled for 141 in just 33.4 overs...
Australia edge ahead on day 2 of first cricket Test after close calls in Barbados
The Straits Times
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June 26, 2025
Jayden Seales (centre) of West Indies celebrates the dismissal of Australian Josh Inglis on the 2nd day of the first cricket Test at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on June 26, 2025.PHOTO: AFP Australia carved out an 82-run lead over West...
CWI AND WIPA Celebrate Regional Cricketing Excellence at Star-studded 8th Annual Awards Gala in Barbados
The Voice
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June 27, 2025
Photo via CWI Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) proudly honoured the region’s most outstanding cricketing talent at the 8th Annual CWI/WIPA Awards Gala, held on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the elegant Wyndham...
Seniors reminded of their role in shaping Barbados’ future
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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June 27, 2025
Seniors are being reminded that they have a role to play in shaping the future of the country. Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw says elders in communities can work with the younger generation, encouraging them to walk the right path. She says...
Australia WIN first Test in Barbados following heroics from paceman Josh Hazlewood - and finish day three under lights in chaotic scenes
Daily Mail
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June 27, 2025
Paceman Josh Hazlewood was the standout Play finished after 6pm local time under lights Aussies now lead the three-Test series 1-0 By ANDREW PRENTICE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 19:13 EDT, 27 June 2025 | Updated: 19:43 EDT, 27 June 2025...
Barbados Bets on Youth, Luxury, and Local Spend.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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June 27, 2025
- Advertisement - Barbados has brought back its top business-to-business (B2B) tourism event, Connect Barbados, after five years. The event, held under the theme “From Street to Chic,” includes over 500 B2B meetings. It runs from June 23 to June...
Roshanna Trim sworn in as Barbados’ newest senator
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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June 27, 2025
National youth advocate Roshanna Trim has been installed as Barbados’ newest senator. Senator Trim took the oath of office before The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, President of Barbados, at State House this morning. A place was made available...
U.S. Embassy confirms Barbados travel advisory remains at Level One
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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June 27, 2025
The circulating U.S. travel advisory about Barbados has been labelled as fake, as the U.S. Embassy confirms the island remains at Level One. In a statement, the Embassy reiterated that Barbados’ official travel advisory remains at the lowest...
What is Daren Sammy's ideal target on a tough Barbados wicket vs Australia?
Sporting News
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June 27, 2025
West Indies started their World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle with Australia's ongoing tour of the Caribbean after losing the final to South Africa recently. During the first Test at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, the hosts started off the...
US Embassy denies changing travel advisory on Barbados
The Nation Barbados
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June 27, 2025
The United States Embassy Bridgetown is refuting claims of issuing a Level 4 Travel Advisory against Barbados. The fake circular, bearing the image use on the embassy’s social media platforms, made the rounds on Friday morning. However, it was not...
WI vs AUS: West Indies coach Sammy questions TV umpire Holdstock's DRS calls in Barbados Test
Asianet Newsable
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June 27, 2025
WI coach Daren Sammy voiced concerns over TV umpire Adrian Holdstock’s DRS calls in the 1st Test vs Australia, questioning consistency in decisions like Chase and Hope’s dismissals. He has reportedly sought clarity from match referee Javagal...
Rebuilding community, restoring Barbados
Barbados Today
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June 27, 2025
0 Barbados finds itself at a critical crossroads. Spiralling social dysfunction, the erosion of community values, and rising criminal activity have sparked a growing consensus: the time for cosmetic responses is over. At the recent Social...
West Indies pacer fined following Barbados incident
Dunya News
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Cricket Cricket West Indies pacer fined following Barbados incident Close He had gestured to the dressing room after dismissing opposing captain Pat Cummins Published On: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:41:18 PKT (Web Desk) – West Indies pacer Jayden Seales...
WI Vs AUS: Mitchell Starc Aims To Reverse ‘Lord’s Scare’ In Barbados
News24
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June 27, 2025
The Aussie quick Mitchell Starc anticipates a different pitch behavior at Kensington Oval compared to the Lord’s surface in the WTC final. He believes the pitch offers variable bounce, creating opportunities for bowlers, unlike the flatter Lord’s...
West Indies coach Darren Sammy Criticizes TV Umpire Decisions in Tense Barbados Test
Newsd
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June 27, 2025
West Indies head coach Darren Sammy has criticized TV umpire Adrian Holdstock for what he describes as inconsistent decision-making during the first Test against Australia in Barbados. Following a series of disputed calls on Day 2, Sammy met with...
Sports News | Daren Sammy Raises Concerns over TV Umpiring After Controversial Decisions in Barbados Test
Latestly
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June 27, 2025
Bridgetown [Barbados], June 27 (ANI): West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has voiced his concerns over the performance of TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first Test against Australia in Barbados, following a series of contentious review...
Third umpire's repeated howlers against West Indies in Barbados Test vs AUS spark controversy: Sammy, Bishop furious
Hindustan Times
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June 27, 2025
The first Test between the West Indies and Australia at the Kensington Oval in Barbados is turning out to be a thriller. The two days of action have seen 24 wickets fall, and the match is poised on a knife's edge. However, all the attention has...
Bridgetown sidewalk to remain after council changes direction
Saltwire
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The Bridgetown sidewalk is part of a larger project, estimated to surpass $20 million, that includes rebuilding and realigning Granville Street plus replacing the water, storm and sanitary infrastructure. The municipality will be looking to secure...
Bowlers make merry again in fast-moving Barbados Test
cricbuzz
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WI V AUS, 1ST TEST Australia restricted WI's lead to only 10 runs © AFP Batting continued to be an arduous task at the Kensington Oval in Barbados as the 14-wicket Day 1 was followed by a 10-wicket Day 2. The opening Test of the series moved at...
Barbados to host historic GUBA Awards 2025, marking first-ever Caribbean edition
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 26, 2025
For the first time in its history, the acclaimed Grow, Unite, Build Africa (GUBA) Awards will be hosted in the Caribbean, with Barbados proudly announced as the host nation for the 2025 edition, scheduled to take place from November 10 to 12. The...