Lennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer

Ronaldo Robinson (left) of Portmore United tries to go around Dexter Manning of Arnett Gardens during their Jamaica Premier League match at Ferdi Neita Park yesterday.
December 9, 2025 by Lennox Aldred

Portmore grind out victory as Arnett’s woes deepen

The Jamaica Premier League resumed yesterday after a lengthy delay due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa, and that long layoff was evident as Portmore United welcomed Arnett Gardens at the Ferdi…
West Indies bowler Jayden Seales (left) celebrates with skipper, Shai Hope after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell during the first T20 International between the teams at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on November 5.
December 9, 2025 by Lennox Aldred

Windies face tough path following 2026 T20 World Cup draw

TWO-TIME WORLD Champions West Indies have been handed a challenging assignment for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, this after landing in a high-stakes Group C alongside fellow two-time winners…
West Indies U19 all-rounder Vitel Lawes.
December 9, 2025 by Lennox Aldred

Jamaican wrist-spinner lights up U19 West Indies performances

A NEW star is emerging for the West Indies Under-19s, and he goes by the name of Vitel Lawes. The Jamaican left-arm wrist-spinner has become the undisputed thorn in England’s side, spinning his way…
Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira
December 9, 2025 by Lennox Aldred

Perreira: King lucky to keep Test spot

Veteran broadcaster Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira has launched a scathing critique of Brandon King’s continued selection in the West Indies Test squad, stating the Jamaican batsman should “consider himself…
Ojay Shields, at the West Indies High Performance Camp in Antigua.
December 9, 2025 by Lennox Aldred

Jamaica’s Shields eager for opportunity following Test call-up

A new chapter is set to begin for Jamaican fast bowler Ojay Shields, whose dream of representing the West Indies at the highest level has been realised with his selection in the Test squad to face New…
Guyan Harpy Eagles’ Kevloy Anderson bats during a CG United Super50 game against the Jamaica Scorpions at the Queens Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday. The game ended in a no-result.
December 9, 2025 by Lennox Aldred

Rain plays spoiler in Scorpions Super 50 opener

THE OPENING day of the CG United Super 50 Cup was severely hampered by inclement weather, with two of the opening fixtures ending in no results because of it. The Jamaica Scorpions, however, got some…
Brad Barnes (right) will lead the Jamaica Scorpions in the 2025 Super 50 Cup.
December 9, 2025 by Lennox Aldred

Scorpions to use Melissa as motivation

IN THE wake of the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s cricketers are poised to play their part in uplifting the nation as they bow into action today in the CG United Super 50 Cup against the…
Rashada Williams.
December 9, 2025 by Lennox Aldred

Beckford, Williams to lead Jamaica’s charge at Bolivarian Games

IN A significant boost for Jamaican cricket, the Jamaica Cricket Association has named former under-19 captain Daniel Beckford and seasoned opener Rashada Williams to lead the men’s and women’s…
Andre Bailey
December 9, 2025 by Lennox Aldred

Scorpions rookies look to make Super 50 mark

A WAVE of fresh pace-bowling talent is set to inject new energy into the Jamaica Scorpions in Trinidad for the upcoming CG United Super 50 Cup from November 19-29. Fast-bowling all-rounder Andre…