Shamer Joseph and Haley Matthews sweep the highest honors at the West Indies Cricket Awards 2024
8th edition of CWI/WIPA Award Galaco-hosted Cricket West Indies (CWI))and West Indies Players ‘Association (WIPA)illuminated the castle at Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Road on June 22, 2025. The prestigious event celebrated the local top cricket talent for exceptional performances over the past year in all formats, and also marked a golden milestone to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the West Indies’ historic 1975 ICC Men’s World Cup. Sir Clive Lloyd.
Shamer Joseph and Haley Matthews steal the spotlight with the highest honors
Fast bowling feeling Shama Joseph It has been named Men’s Test Player of the Yearhis sensational debut and a perceived fiery pace that shook the international side of the top. His rapid rise has made him one of the most exciting prospects in West Indies cricket, and his performance has brought new hope to the team’s red ball ambitions. He made his sensational test debut Australia In January he scored a wicket on the first ball, and five wickets (5/94) in Adelaide, securing his first Test victory for the West Indies in Australia in 27 years and earning the ICC Men’s Player in January.
Shamar Joseph entered the test scene with his fan-charged raw pace, fearless fire and performance!
Congratulations to Men’s Test Player of the Year. Here is a new era of fast bowling in the West Indies, with Shamer leading the fare!#GALAWARDS2 pic.twitter.com/3nwh5fq9nt– Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) June 23, 2025
Star All-around Haley Matthews She continued her reign in women’s cricket, winning both the Female ODI Player of the Year and the Female T20 Player of the Year awards. Her contributions with both the bat and the ball made her a cornerstone for the West Indies women’s team. For the second T20I recently concluded South AfricaMatthews acquired the match player for her all-round show, where she bagged one wicket and beat the match-winning 63 runs.
A series of awards for Queen Haley! 👑
Another year of true excellence #maroonwarrior Powerhouse! 💥#GALAWARDS2 pic.twitter.com/hmaz0vm88v
– Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) June 23, 2025
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Clive Lloyd ir celebrated historic World Cup anniversary
The highlight of the evening was a presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Lloyd, the iconic captain who led the West Indies to the first World Cup title in 1975.
Complete list of winners
- Men’s Test Player of the Year – Shama Joseph
- Men’s ODI Player of the Year – Shyhope
- Men’s T20 Player of the Year – Alzari Joseph
- Female ODI Player of the Year – Haley Matthews
- Women’s T20 Player of the Year – Haley Matthews
- West Indies Championship Player of the Year – Mikaile Louis
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Sir Clive Lloyd
- T20 Blaze Player of the Year – Plafiana Millington
- Female Super 50 Player of the Year – Kycia Knight
- Men’s Super 50 Player of the Year – Justing Leaves