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GLOBAL SUPER LEAGUE PARTNERS WITH CWI TO BOOST TOURNAMENT VISIBILITY



The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) has secured a major promotional partnership with Cricket West Indies (CWI) ahead of this year's tournament, which is scheduled to be held in Guyana from July 23 to August 1.


As part of the agreement, the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League will be featured prominently on the front of the West Indies Men's team shirts during their ongoing white-ball series against Sri Lanka.


The partnership is expected to significantly increase the tournament's visibility across the Caribbean and internationally, utilising the global reach of West Indies cricket to promote the competition in the lead-up to its third edition.


Chairman of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League, Sir Clive Lloyd, welcomed the collaboration and highlighted the shared spirit between the tournament and the West Indies team.


“The ExxonMobil Global Super League is very pleased to support the West Indies Men during what promises to be a thrilling series in an exciting summer for West Indies cricket,” Lloyd said.


“We have recently released a campaign on the theme of ‘Super We’ and this can now be extended to ‘Super WI’! We wish the team every success in the Series and are proud to be involved.”


CWI’s CEO Chris Dehring welcomed the partnership and highlighted its significance for the regional game as an example of Caribbean entities working together towards a common goal.


"Cricket West Indies is pleased to welcome the Global Super League as a commercial partner during the ‘WI OUTSIDE!’ International Home Series. This partnership underscores the importance of regional collaboration and the collective responsibility of Caribbean cricket stakeholders to work together in building a stronger, more sustainable future for the game.”


“As the cricket landscape continues to evolve, strategic commercial alliances such as this are essential to unlocking new opportunities, driving investment, expanding audiences, and creating greater value for players, fans, and partners across the region. We are pleased to provide a global platform for the GSL while advancing our shared vision of growing Caribbean cricket and ensuring its long-term success on and off the field”, stated Dehring. ​


The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League has continued to strengthen its reputation as one of the world’s premier T20 franchise tournaments, bringing together champion teams from across the globe.


Organisers believe the partnership with Cricket West Indies will further enhance the profile of the event while celebrating the region's rich cricketing heritage.


With increased exposure through the West Indies Men's team and the staging of international matches in Guyana ahead of the tournament, the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League is poised to attract heightened attention from fans, sponsors and cricket audiences worldwide.


The tournament will run from July 23 to August 1 in Guyana, reinforcing the country's growing status as a leading destination for international cricket and major sporting events in the Caribbean.

Kevin Christian slams 104 for West Coast Warriors; hits 6 sixes in one over
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Former Guyana youth player Kevin Christian slammed a ferocious, 104 to pilot West Coast Warriors to a comfortable, 4-wicket win against Punjab Pura on Sunday at Flushing ground where action continued in the 2026 Commonwealth Cricket League 30-over tournament in New York.
The 25-year-old right-handed batsman also created history clobbering 6 sixes in one over. He struck a total of ten sixes and complemented his landmark innings with six fours during his 44-ball display.
Christian clubbed off spinner Chandan Mohapatra in the 12th over to become the first player to do it for his club.
West Coast Warriors, in pursuit of 232 for victory from the reduced 25-overs, safely reached the target with 18 balls to spare. The reduction of the overs was due to the late arrival of Pujab Pura.
Christian arrived at number 3 after Warriors lost Youghestir Bachan for 25. Soon after Anthony Providence departed for 10 but Christian and Chandrapaul Persaud featured in a match-defining, 137-run, third-wicket stand.
Persaud contributed 23 while Avi Dhanpaul kept the batting impetus with a fluent 48 (8x4).
Seamer Kulwinder Shanty Singh took 2-49 from his maximum five overs.
Earlier, Punjab Pura won the toss and elected to bat first. Singh led the way with an aggressive, 34-ball 80 which contained eight sixes and three fours.
Roma Garcha and Lavi Singh were also in the runs-column for Punjab Pura with 40 and 27 respectively.
Seamer Bachan proved his all-round capability by claiming 3-34 in his 5-over outing while Javed Shafeek, with similar action, accounted for two victims conceding 45 runs off four overs.
Meanwhile, the win keeps West Coast Warriors at the top of the points table having now registered four victories from as many matches.
The round- robin tournament will continue later this month. It is scheduled to run until September.

Photo Caption: Kevin Christian

Krishna Arjune bats for Guyana Amazon Warriors at ExxonMobil GSLT20
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Former Guyana opening batsman Krishna Arjune is throwing his supporting behind the Guyana Amazon Warriors to retain the ExxonMobil Global Super League (GSL) T20 trophy.
The five-team tournament is slated to bowl off July 23rd at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence with Pakistanis Lahore Qalandars taking on Australian Perth Scorchers while the hosts will open their campaign against San Francisco Unicorns at the same day but under lights.
The Canada-based Guyanese Arjune stated that Warriors have possessed some quality T20 players and that has given him the confidence they can be the triumphant unit again.
Warriors dethroned Rangpur Riders from Bangladesh last year. Riders captured the inaugural title in 2024.
“I really like the team; it looks balanced and they have got some great all-rounders as well; once they play to their true potential I believe they can win the tournament once more,” Arjune mentioned.
Hailing from Unity Village on the East Coast Demerara, Arjune represented Guyana in 40 first-class matches and 12 limited-over games.
He is also optimistic that home-advantage will do well for the host-nation.
“I think the Warriors will do good at Providence; most of the players are familiar with conditions and the pitch and with crowd support, I think they are favourite to emerge as champions,” the right-handed batter Arjune commented.
Guyana Amazon Warriors have yet to name a Captain for the tournament which will conclude August 1st with the grand finale.
However star-batter Shimron Hetmyer is among the seasoned campaigners including: Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell, Glenn Phillips, Johnson Charles, Quentin Sampson and dynamic all-rounder Keemo Paul.
The other players in the team are: Amir Jangoo, Muhammad Haris, Mohammed Nabi, Dwaine Pretorius, Imran Tahir and Gudakesh Motie.
“When I looked at the team list I saw a lot of players with International experience and that should boost this team’s confidence immensely; I know every side [is] coming out to play competitive cricket and winning the tournament but Guyana Amazon Warriors will bring out their best on this occasion again,” the 45-year-old Arjune related.
Quizzed on the team should play from start, Arjune responded: “Well, T20 cricket is about being astute and innovative and Warriors to play aggressive cricket; the team is comprised of several pugnacious batters and smart bowlers and that is important but just go out there and execute your plans.”
The other participating team is Desert Vipers, a team coming from United Arab Emirates.

Photo Caption: Krishna Arjune

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Javed Shafeek (6-42) spurs West Coast Warriors to victory over Whim Boyz
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Right-arm seamer Javed Shafeek snared 6-42 to help West Coast Warriors thrash Whim Boyz by a comprehensive, 78-run margin in the continuation of the 2026 Commonwealth Cricket League (CCL) 30-over tournament in New York last Sunday.
On a pitch that offered appreciated bounce at Seaview Front ground, Shafeek delivered his maximum six overs as Whim Boyz were skittled for 146 in the 18th over.
The USA-based Guyanese got excellent support from another medium-pacer bowler Kenly Adams who captured 2-21 in 4.1 overs.
Whim Boys had a disastrous start in pursuit of 225 target set by West Coast Warriors. They were reeling at 27-6 at one stage with
Shafeek, who played for Parika Salem Sports Club in Guyana, triggered the early collapse. But a late-order resistance from Hemraj Seepersaud and Ajaikumar Thakoordeen with 38 each only prolonged the inevitability.
Earlier, West Coast Warriors won the toss and opted to take first knock. They justified the decision after Anthony Providence and the inform Youghestir Bachan laid a solid foundation with a 76-run partnership in just 9 overs.
Bachan eventually top-scored with 51 while Providence was unfortunately run out after a terrible mixed-up with his opening partner. He contributed 36, though.
Warriors still kept the momentum going as Chandrapaul Persaud also chalking up an impressive half-century striking a 38-ball 50 which contained three sixes and four fours.
Before Bachan was adjudged leg-before to off-spinner Yaadram Jagasshwar, he already caressed eight boundaries during his 54-ball occupation at the crease.
Former Essequibo youth player Brandon Cabose also was among the runs with 26. Rajendra Latcha grabbed 3-33 from four overs to be most successful bowler for Whim Boyz and Joel Pharous supporting him with two scalps having conceded 48 runs in six expensive overs.
The win cements West Coast Warriors at the top of the table with 11 points recording 5 wins from 6 games while the Whim Boyz remain in trouble with only four points after four defeats from six outings.
Meanwhile, the 12-team tournament is scheduled to resume this coming Sunday. Warriors will clash with QCC Monarchy while Whim Boyz set to confront SinghBoys.

Photo Caption: Javid Shefeek after his dominant 6-wicket haul

Next Level win Alexander Independence Dominoes tourney
Next Level were crowned champions of the Alexander Independence Dominoes competition when the tournament concluded on Wednesday last at Transport Sports Club.
Team Reb Force placed second while C7 took third spot and Gold is Money finished in fourth place. Next Level collected $500,000, Team Red Force received $300,000, while C7 pocketed $150,000 and Gold is Money $50,000.
The MVP went to Lyall Gittens who took home $15,000 and a trophy.
Meanwhile, Big Girls and Team Education, both of Lethem, despite not managing to advance in the tournament, were presented with hampers for their participation.

Million -Dollar Independence Dominoes tourney to commence on Tuesday
Alexander Million -Dollar Independence Dominoes competition is set to commence on Tuesday at Transport Sports Club, Thomas Lands.
Double-six time is 17:00hrs and $500,000 will be added “to the pot”. The MVP in the final will receive $10,000 . Teams can contact Barbara Marshall on 663 8280 or Mark Wiltshire on 659 8672 for registration which will be facilitated between the hours of 14:30hrs and 16:30hrs with the drawing to be held immediately after on Tuesday.
Entry fee is $20,000 (male) and $17,000 (female). The tournament will be played on a six-game, two-in-one-out basis. The competition will conclude on May 27 at Transport SC.

ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2026: HOW TEAMS QUALIFIED
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The upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is the biggest of its kind to date, with 12 teams taking part.

Their paths to England have taken varying forms – here is a look at how they got there and the format which awaits them once action gets underway.

How they qualified

England qualified automatically as hosts, though the 2009 winners would also have made it by virtue of their world ranking.

Five teams – Australia, India, South Africa, the West Indies and reigning champions New Zealand – qualified through their performances at the most recent edition of the tournament in 2024, with Sri Lanka and Pakistan joining them through their world rankings.

That left four spots up for grabs at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier, which took place between 18 January and 1 February in Nepal.

Bangladesh remained unbeaten throughout to top the table in style and book their place at the main event, Sobhana Mostary picking up the Player of the Tournament prize after scoring 262 runs at 52.40.

They were joined by first-time qualifiers the Netherlands, who celebrated in style by sliding across the sodden covers after the 21-run (DLS) victory over the USA which sealed their progress.

Ireland and Scotland were the remaining two teams to come through the Qualifier. Captain Gaby Lewis led from the front for Ireland, scoring a competition-high 276 runs, while Arlene Kelly took 13 wickets, including four for seven in the victory over Thailand which secured Ireland’s qualification.

The ever-reliable Kathryn Bryce took 12 wickets for Scotland, who wrapped up their spot courtesy of a 41-run win over the USA.

This will be Ireland’s fifth appearance at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, while Scotland return for a second time having made their debut two years ago.

What is the format?

The 12 nations are split into two groups of six.

Group 1 consists of Australia, Bangladesh, India, the Netherlands, Pakistan and South Africa. Hosts England are in Group 2 alongside Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Sri Lanka and the West Indies.

Each team plays each of their group opponents once, with the top two in each group progressing to the semi-finals.

The first semi-final is on 30 June, with the second on 2 July. Both will take place at The Oval. The two victorious sides will advance to the final, which is at Lord’s on 5 July.

Warm-up matches prior to the tournament will be held at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University – home of the ECB’s National Cricket Performance Centre.

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