West Indies' chance to move closer to the top teams

Jan 31, 2013: In Australia, Sammy and his men have to show if they can build on their successes last year

Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat, BBL final, Perth

Brisbane Heat cruise to BBL title

Jan 19, 2013: Kemar Roach, the Brisbane Heat's big-name international signing, entered the BBL final having taken only two wickets in his seven games, but he stepped up when it mattered most to help deliver the title against the Perth Scorchers

Indisciplined West Indies must introspect

Dec 11, 2012: They must review why their bowlers conceded a shocking number of extras and their top-order batsmen batted so indifferently in the ODI series against Bangladesh

Bangladesh v West Indies, 4th ODI, Mirpur

All-round Sammy helps West Indies draw level

Dec 7, 2012: When Darren Sammy walked back after compiling a fighting, unbeaten 60, he had given West Indies hope in an otherwise unconvincing batting performance. He wasn't done yet for the day

West Indies in Bangladesh 2012-13

West Indies retain Permaul, Powell for ODIs

Nov 18, 2012: West Indies have retained left-arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul and opener Kieran Powell for the limited-overs series against Bangladesh, starting November 30

West Indies might be on to something

Nov 12, 2012: The Bangladesh series offers them a chance to show they can make a break with their habit of taking a forward step only to regress

West Indies in Bangladesh 2012-13

'WI targeting top five in Tests' - Gibson

Nov 3, 2012: Ottis Gibson, the West Indies coach, wants his side to build on their success in 2012 by making it to the top five in the ICC Test rankings in 12 months' time

West Indies in Bangladesh 2012-13

Kemar Roach to miss Bangladesh Tests

Oct 31, 2012: Kemar Roach, the West Indies fast bowler, has been ruled out of the Test series in Bangladesh in November because of a knee injury

West Indies v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Jamaica, 4th day

Dominant West Indies seal series

Aug 5, 2012: The end came sooner than the clouds. West Indies began the day needing 71 with six wickets in hand, but there were no twists as the hosts knocked off the required runs in just over an hour and secured a 2-0 series win

West Indies v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Jamaica, 1st day

'Not an easy pitch to bowl on' - Roach

Aug 3, 2012: Kemar Roach and Tino Best vindicated the decision to put New Zealand in, striking early and then breaking the resistance to give West Indies the upper hand

West Indies v New Zealand, 1st Test, Antigua, 5th day

'Today was my day' - Roach

Jul 30, 2012: Kemar Roach said he was pleased with his efforts after his 5 for 60 helped West Indies win the first Test against New Zealand at North Sound

West Indies v New Zealand, 1st Test, Antigua, 5th day

Roach sets up crushing win for West Indies

Jul 29, 2012: Victory didn't seem so certain at the end of the fourth day, but West Indies delivered the knockout punch on the fifth, thanks to their seamers, to cruise to a nine-wicket win and take a 1-0 lead in the series

West Indies v New Zealand, 1st Test, Antigua, 2nd day

Glimpses of a glorious past

Jul 27, 2012: Ravi Rampaul and Kemar Roach hustled the New Zealand batsmen with the second new ball, rekindling memories of great West Indian fast bowling

West Indies Cricket Board President's XI v New Zealanders

Roach stars with four-wicket haul

Jul 21, 2012: Led by Kemar Roach, the fast bowler, West Indies Cricket Board President's XI bowlers took advantage of helpful conditions to restrict New Zealanders to 137 for 8

Australia news

Narine, Roach and Pollard join BBL

Jul 20, 2012: Sunil Narine has signed for the Sydney Sixers, Kemar Roach will play for the Brisbane Heat and Kieron Pollard will turn out for the Adelaide Strikers in this summer's Big Bash League

West Indies in England 2012

Samuels reborn, Bravo disappoints

Jun 12, 2012: ESPNcricinfo runs the rule over the West Indies players who faced England

West Indies in England 2012

Narine replaces injured Roach

May 30, 2012: Kemar Roach has been ruled out of the remainder of West Indies' tour of England with a shin injury and been replaced by Sunil Narine

England v West Indies, 2nd Test, Trent Bridge, 3rd day

West Indies' good work undone in a flash

May 27, 2012: After two sessions of hard work from the bowlers West Indies ended on the verge of defeat after a batting collapse

England v West Indies, 2nd Test, Trent Bridge, 3rd day

Jonny gets jumpy

May 27, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the third day at Trent Bridge

England v West Indies, 2nd Test, Trent Bridge, 3rd day

Bresnan burst leaves England sensing victory

May 27, 2012: An outstanding spell of reverse swing from Tim Bresnan put England in sight of a series-clinching victory at Trent Bridge