Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) officially recognized the region’s top cricketing talents at the 8th Annual CWI/WIPA Awards Gala, held on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle.
CWI stated that the event brought together former legends, current players, and key stakeholders to celebrate West Indies cricket. It honored outstanding male and female cricketers who demonstrated consistent performance across international and regional competitions during the 2024 season.
The night also marked the 50th anniversary of the West Indies’ historic victory at the 1975 ICC Cricket World Cup—a milestone that the organization says continues to inspire fans and players throughout the Caribbean and beyond, “In a night filled with pride, passion, and purpose, players, legends, administrators, fans, and dignitaries came together to honour the past and celebrate the present.”
In his opening remarks, Chris Dehring, CEO of CWI, commended the nominees’ exceptional efforts:
“You’ve weathered the pressure, risen to the occasion, and made your nations and your region proud. On behalf of all of us at Cricket West Indies and the West Indies Players Association, congratulations.”
Wayne Lewis, Secretary of WIPA and Co-Chair of the CWI/WIPA Awards Committee, spoke on behalf of WIPA President Wavell Hinds, highlighting the broader significance of the event:
“This evening is about more than awards. It’s about recognizing the determination, resilience, and sacrifice that every player brings to this sport,” Lewis stated.
“That’s why moments like these—where we pause to honor the hard work and talent across the region—are so meaningful. There is a place for every passionate, committed individual in this game, and events like this remind us of the value each person adds to our cricketing community.”
This year, ten award categories were contested, each featuring a strong pool of nominees. The recipients of the top honors were:
1. Test Player of the Year – Shamar Joseph
2. Men’s ODI Player of the Year – Shai Hope
3. Men’s T20 Player of the Year – Alzarri Joseph
4. Women’s T20 Player of the Year – Hayley Matthews
5. Women’s ODI Player of the Year – Hayley Matthews
6. West Indies Championship Player of the Year – Mikyle Louis
7. Regional T20 Player of the Year – Nicholas Pooran
8. CG United Super50 Cup Player of the Year – Justin Greaves
9. CG United Women’s Super50 Cup Player of the Year – Kycia Knight
10. CWI Women’s T20 Blaze Player of the Year – Plaffiana Millington
These winners exemplify the highest standards of excellence in West Indies cricket, demonstrating not only skill and performance but also embodying values such as discipline, resilience, and regional pride, said CWI.
Supporters can view the full recording of the ceremony on the Cricket West Indies YouTube channel.
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