The Big Scores

By Neto Baptiste

Antigua and Barbuda’s lone professional women’s cricketer, Shawnisha Hector, has been drafted by the Trinbago Knight Riders in the inaugural Women’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) later this year.

The all-rounder is part of an 11-member squad that will take part in the three-team competition that will be played during the men’s event inside the 2022 Hero CPL tournament window which will run from August 30 to September 30.

The Antigua and Barbuda Benna Girls were led by midfielder Gabrielle De Suza who struck twice in the first half to set up a 4-0 victory over USVI senior women’s team in a friendly encounter in St Croix on Thursday. De Suza was joined by forward Monica Bird and defender Jahaira James on the scorecard as Antigua and Barbuda dominated their opponents for the comfortable victory. The teams will clash...

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By Neto Baptiste At age 33, Kemar Roach is still the regional squad’s best fast bowler and could remain there for some time if others fail to take a personal interest in their development. This is the view of iconic former fast bowler, Sir Curtly Ambrose, who admitted that although there are others with great potential, they may not be disciplined and dedicated enough to put in the personal time...

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By Neto Baptiste The Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Federation (ABCF) will open its 2022 season with an individual time trial on February 20 on the roads surrounding the Pan Am Base in Coolidge. This was revealed by president, St Clair Williams, who said cyclists are looking forward to competing for the first time since September last year. “It should be a 4.5 mile loop and we are looking to do about...

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By Neto Baptiste President of the Antigua and Barbuda Amateur Bodybuilding & Weightlifting Federation (ABABWF), Hazel Went, has publicly congratulated all the bodybuilders who have ably represented both country and the federation during what she has labelled a difficult year. This includes Arnold Classic Europe bikini fitness champion, Kimberly Percival, her husband and men’s classic physique...

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By Neto Baptiste The unavailability of the 25-meter pool located at the Antigua Athletic Club has severely hampered the national programme being managed by the Antigua and Barbuda Swimming Federation (ABSF). During an interview on the Good Morning Jojo Sports Show, President of the local body Dr Derek Marshall revealed that swimmers have not had access to the pool since May after the business...

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By Neto Baptiste The overall development plan for football in Antigua and Barbuda includes the running of a schools’ programme, an under-15 league and more involvement with the numerous football academies spanning the length and breadth of Antigua. This was revealed by technical director for women’s football, Lisa Cole, who said the football association’s technical staff has been working behind...

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By Neto Baptiste Successful West Indies fast bowler, Sir Curtly Ambrose, said he has enjoyed his recent sting as specialist bowling consultant during the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Under-19 High Performance Camp in Antigua during the months of August. According to the Antiguan, he prefers to work with cricketers at that age as it presents the opportunity to ensure they develop the proper...

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By Neto Baptiste The Antigua and Barbuda Netball Association (ABNA) has put its search for a new coach on the back burner. This is according to president, Karen Joseph, who said the body’s plans to bring in outside help to prepare both the senior and junior national teams ahead of their scheduled tournaments back in 2020, were trumped by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. “From since Covid...

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By Neto Baptiste An all-male five-member cycling team will represent Antigua and Barbuda at the Caribbean Cycling Championships (CCC) slated for August 11-16 in Colombia. This, after the Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Federation (ABCF) confirmed that National Road Race champion, Emmanuel Gayral, US-based rider Conor Delanbanque, youngster Ghere Coates and veterans Jeffrey Kelsick and Conroy Thomas...

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