Recent comments by former ICC Chairman Greg Barclay suggesting the West Indies should disband were both controversial and disrespectful. However, they touched on an uncomfortable truth. Over the last 15 months, several prominent voices—including Cricket West Indies (CWI) CEO Chris Dehring, former Trinidad and Tobago CWI Director Baldath Mahabir, and myself as a former CWI Communications Officer—have publicly discussed the fragile state of West Indies cricket. The broken global cricket economy poses a severe threat to the region's survival.

A delegation from the United States, representing the elite high school basketball circuit known as The Grind Session, has revealed plans to host U17 basketball camps in Jamaica in March 2025. The initiative is aimed at nurturing young talent and strengthening the sport on the island. Led by Brent Woodson and Josh Barney, the program is a collaboration with the Jamaica Basketball Association (JABA), FIBA, and other stakeholders, marking a significant step in Jamaica's basketball development.

India's dominance was on full display in the first One Day International (ODI) against the West Indies Women on Sunday, as they cruised to a commanding 211-run victory. India posted a formidable total of 314 for 9, with key contributions from Smriti Mandhana (91) and Harmanpreet Kaur (34), while Renuka Singh's exceptional 5-29 dismantled the West Indies' batting line-up, sending them crashing to just 103 all out.

Jamaica’s Sports Minister, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, has hinted that the country's field events athletes may soon have a dedicated training facility, following the impressive performances of athletes in recent years. Grange made the announcement on Friday during an event at her ministry, where athletes, coaches, and officials who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics were presented with symbolic envelopes, representing their share of JMD$45 million promised to those who attended the Games.

Jamaica’s national flag football teams are gearing up for a major showdown at the Flag Football World Championships in Tampa, Florida, scheduled for January 15-19, 2025. With teams from across the globe, including the United States, set to compete, national coach and communications director Kevaun Hinds is optimistic about Jamaica’s prospects and the sport’s growing popularity on the island.

Jamaican-born Bronx businessman Walford Stewart, chief executive officer of Brand GOFAAH, has announced plans to honor three prominent Jamaican coaches Wendell Downswell, Clive “Lazza” Ledgister and Janet Burke.

Despite a narrow defeat in the preceding T20I series, West Indies women’s captain Hayley Matthews remains upbeat about her team’s chances heading into the opening One-day International (ODI) encounter of their three-match series against India on Sunday.

Matthews, like she did after the 1-2 loss in the T20 series, again emphasized the importance of adaptability, confidence, and execution, especially in this longer format.

Reggae Boyz striker Javon East’s time at Costa Rican outfit Deportivo Saprissa has come to an end after two and a half years, the striker announced on his Instagram account on Saturday.

England-born Sunshine Girl Rhea Dixon is optimistic that 2025 will be another unforgettable year in her career, as she is determined to build on the positives of a transformative 2024 outing that saw her rise to prominence both domestically and on the international stage.

From winning back-to-back Netball Super League (NSL) titles to making her debut for the Sunshine Girls in a 2-1 Horizon Netball series victory against England, Dixon has much to celebrate, and given her infectious drive and unwavering focus, she could possibly have even more to look forward to in the year ahead.

Mitchell Owen hit an unbeaten 101 to lead the Hobart Hurricanes to an eight wicket win over the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League on Saturday.