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Gayle's 197 guides West Indies to a satisfying draw

Chris Gayle's magnificent 197 ensured West Indies held seventh spot on the rankings after securing a draw in the second Test

23-Dec-2008•The Bulletin by Marc Ellison

Gayle satisfied after draining knock

Chris Gayle, the West Indies captain, has said his team will look to score at least another 50 runs on the fifth day of the deciding Test at McLean Park to extend their advantage

22-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

'We are not dependent on Stanford' - WICB

The WICB has bluntly stated it "does not depend on Mr. Allen Stanford for its financial well being".

22-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Gayle breaks century drought to keep West Indies alive

The captain Chris Gayle scored his first hundred in three years as West Indies meandered to a 214-run lead with a day to play

22-Dec-2008•The Bulletin by Marc Ellison

The short stuff was part of the plan - Edwards

Reflecting on his career-best performance of 7 for 87 on the third day in Napier, Fidel Edwards has said his ploy of bringing in variations to his bowling helped keep the New Zealand batsmen in check

21-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

West Indies ride on Edwards' seven strikes

Fidel Edwards took a career-best seven wickets and Tim McIntosh gained a maiden century to share the honours on the third day

21-Dec-2008•The Bulletin by Marc Ellison

O'Brien & McIntosh give NZ the edge

It wasn't the most entertaining batting display but New Zealand's cautious approach took them to a position of safety on the second day of the deciding Test at McLean Park

20-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

We should aim for 400 - Chanderpaul

Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who starred on the opening day of the deciding Test at McLean Park with an unbeaten 100, has said West Indies should aim for at least 400 to put pressure on the home side

19-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Chanderpaul and Nash drive West Indies

Shivnarine Chanderpaul continued his dominance of world cricket by scoring his 20th Test century on the first day of the second and deciding Test against New Zealand at McLean Park

18-Dec-2008•The Bulletin by Marc Ellison

Test matches will survive Twenty20 - Morgan

David Morgan, the president of the ICC, has allayed fears that Test cricket could eventually be overshadowed in prominence by Twenty20

18-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Stanford deal will continue - Collier

The ECB's chief executive, David Collier, has again insisted the quadrangular tournament between Stanford All Stars and England will be going ahead next year

18-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Windies board faces up to bleak future

Amid the news that Allen Stanford's love affair with cricket is cooling, one aspect has been largely overlooked. Without Stanford's money and publicity, West Indies cricket faces an increasingly bleak future

18-Dec-2008•Martin Williamson

Steve Folkes warms up to Windies role

The name may not ring a bell for West Indian cricketers but their new strength and conditioning coach is one of the true legends of rugby league football in Australia

18-Dec-2008•Tony Cozier

Chanderpaul firm on present after passing Sobers

Shivnarine Chanderpaul has said he just wants to focus on the present and seal the series for West Indies in the second Test starting in Napier on Friday

18-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Sunny Napier could favour Windies

The battle for Test cricket's wooden spoon has moved from the Arctic gloom of Dunedin to the warmth and Caribbean sunshine of Napier - and the shift in the balance between the teams prior to the second Test is just as stark

18-Dec-2008•Tony Cozier

Main event follows wet false start

The abbreviated first Test in Dunedin highlighted that West Indies are a real threat in the series which concludes in Napier from Friday

17-Dec-2008•Peter Burdon

Stanford legends given the chop

Reports that the Stanford's legends group has been disbanded have been confirmed by a spokesman for the organisation

17-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Stanford confirms review of cricket involvement

Allen Stanford, the Texan billionaire underwriting much of West Indies cricket, is reportedly set to pull the plug on his investment in the game

17-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

FICA welcomes ICC's security initiatives

The executive committee of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations' discussed a variety of issues ranging from security, overseas players in English cricket, and the future structure of the game

16-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Gayle calls for tailenders to step up

While Jerome Taylor's century has pleased West Indies captain Chris Gayle, he expected the other bowlers to improve their batting skills as well. Gayle marked out fast bowler Daren Powell for criticism

16-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

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