Shamar Joseph, Hayley Matthews sweep top honours at West Indies Cricket Awards 2024

The 8th edition of the CWI/WIPA Awards Gala, jointly hosted by Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA), lit up the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle on June 22, 2025. The prestigious event honoured the region’s top cricketing talent for their exceptional performances over the past year across all formats, while also marking a golden milestone—the 50th anniversary of the West Indies’ historic 1975 ICC Men’s World Cup triumph under the legendary Sir Clive Lloyd.

Shamar Joseph and Hayley Matthews steal the spotlight with top honours

Fast bowling sensation Shamar Joseph was named Men’s Test Player of the Year, a recognition of his sensational debut and fiery pace that shook top international sides. His rapid rise has made him one of the most exciting prospects in West Indies cricket, and his performances have brought renewed hope to the team’s red-ball ambitions. He made a sensational Test debut against Australia in January, taking a wicket with his first ball and earning a five-wicket haul (5/94) in Adelaide, followed by a match-defining 7/68 at the Gabba, securing West Indies’ first Test win in Australia in 27 years, earning him the Player of the Series award and the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for January.

Shamar Joseph has stormed onto the Test scene with raw pace, fearless fire, and performances that had fans charged up!⚡
Congratulations to your Men’s Test Player of the Year—a new era of West Indies fast bowling is here, and Shamar’s leading the charge!🏏💥#galaawards25 pic.twitter.com/3Nwh5FQ9nt

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) June 23, 2025

Star all-rounder Hayley Matthews continued her reign in women’s cricket, clinching both the Women’s ODI Player of the Year and Women’s T20 Player of the Year awards. Her contributions with both bat and ball have made her the cornerstone of the West Indies Women’s team, as she consistently delivered match-winning performances across formats. In the recently-concluded second T20I against South Africa, Matthews earned the Player of the Match for her all-round show where she bagged one wicket and smashed match-winning 63 runs.

Back to back awards for Queen Hayley!👑

Another year of excellence from a true #maroonwarrior powerhouse!💥#galaawards25 pic.twitter.com/hMAz0vm88v

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) June 23, 2025

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Sir Clive Lloyd honoured on historic World Cup anniversary

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Lloyd, the iconic captain who led the West Indies to their maiden World Cup title in 1975 and repeated the feat in 1979. This year’s ceremony paid special tribute to the 50th anniversary of that first historic triumph, celebrating the legacy of Lloyd and his legendary squad.