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I think this needs discussion, WP:COMMONNAME is in effect here. I have started discussion at WT:CRIC Spike 'em ( talk) 13:53, 17 August 2017 (UTC)
With the new rebrand should the name be changers to Windies cricket team? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 109.154.123.158 ( talk) 21:03, 19 August 2017 (UTC)
As people keep editing the article (without going as far as moving the page) and others keep reverting, I think we need to have consensus to change in the article. The team has historically been called "West Indies" and seems to still be referred to as such in most (but not all) media. BBC and ESPN Cricinfo both still use "West Indies", Sky seems to have mixture ( team page is still West Indies, reports refer to Windies). ICC generally uses the official name, but rankings still uses West Indies. As mentioned above, WP:CRIC consensus is still to use West Indies (last discussed WT:CRIC#West Indies cricket team). Before changing article again, please discuss here first. Spike 'em ( talk) 16:45, 15 October 2018 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: Not moved per snowball clause I advise the nominator to please check relevant archives before nominating in future. This and this both seem to suggest that the consensus is that the article should be titled "West Indies" as opposed to "Windies". Consensus can change, but you will make a much more convincing case if you provide the pertinent evidence based on the arguments made in these previous discussions, for example, it appears that the community is almost unanimous in holding that common name, not the official name is what matters. ( closed by non-admin page mover) SITH (talk) 14:22, 10 February 2019 (UTC)
West Indies cricket team →
Windies cricket team – Officially now the team is called the “Windies” although geographically they are still referred to at the West Indies but because they are officially branded as the Windies I move that the article should be renamed as much especially in time for the 2019 Cricket World Cup in England although that in it self is not the main reason. I can see there has been informal discussion on this for the last eighteen months on this and it’s now time for a formal and official discussion.
2A02:C7F:5622:2000:E583:FB32:ED78:ED8E (
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09:20, 9 February 2019 (UTC)
Hello,
For each of 16 members, I look for since when the member is member. And if there are ancient members or members left then returned in Windies.
Thanks
GabrieL ( talk) 20:07, 15 June 2019 (UTC)
The squad section is hopelessly out of date. Numerous players who played within the last year (e.g. Shai Hope, Jahmar Hamilton) are nowhere to be seen. Mirza Ahmed ( talk) 06:44, 3 February 2020 (UTC)
I don't follow cricket so I take it that Bermuda was before part of the Windies (2007 catch by the big guy - I forget his name - in the World Cup). There should be some mention of Bermuda here. Mayumashu ( talk) 01:23, 24 June 2021 (UTC)
Hello. I propose a name change of this article to "West Indies national cricket team". My reason is that West Indies is a place (geographically) and is, therefore, a nation as well. This is why I propose a name change. Thank you. Shooting Spirit 007 ( talk) 10:46, 20 December 2021 (UTC)
Why is Belize not considered to include their cricketers as part of the West Indies team? I have visited Belize on numerous occasions and have talked with and played with many of the rural cricketers there. There are many talented youth that just need guidance, support, resources to get to the next level. DMVBay123 ( talk) 14:06, 5 February 2024 (UTC)
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I think this needs discussion, WP:COMMONNAME is in effect here. I have started discussion at WT:CRIC Spike 'em ( talk) 13:53, 17 August 2017 (UTC)
With the new rebrand should the name be changers to Windies cricket team? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 109.154.123.158 ( talk) 21:03, 19 August 2017 (UTC)
As people keep editing the article (without going as far as moving the page) and others keep reverting, I think we need to have consensus to change in the article. The team has historically been called "West Indies" and seems to still be referred to as such in most (but not all) media. BBC and ESPN Cricinfo both still use "West Indies", Sky seems to have mixture ( team page is still West Indies, reports refer to Windies). ICC generally uses the official name, but rankings still uses West Indies. As mentioned above, WP:CRIC consensus is still to use West Indies (last discussed WT:CRIC#West Indies cricket team). Before changing article again, please discuss here first. Spike 'em ( talk) 16:45, 15 October 2018 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: Not moved per snowball clause I advise the nominator to please check relevant archives before nominating in future. This and this both seem to suggest that the consensus is that the article should be titled "West Indies" as opposed to "Windies". Consensus can change, but you will make a much more convincing case if you provide the pertinent evidence based on the arguments made in these previous discussions, for example, it appears that the community is almost unanimous in holding that common name, not the official name is what matters. ( closed by non-admin page mover) SITH (talk) 14:22, 10 February 2019 (UTC)
West Indies cricket team →
Windies cricket team – Officially now the team is called the “Windies” although geographically they are still referred to at the West Indies but because they are officially branded as the Windies I move that the article should be renamed as much especially in time for the 2019 Cricket World Cup in England although that in it self is not the main reason. I can see there has been informal discussion on this for the last eighteen months on this and it’s now time for a formal and official discussion.
2A02:C7F:5622:2000:E583:FB32:ED78:ED8E (
talk)
09:20, 9 February 2019 (UTC)
Hello,
For each of 16 members, I look for since when the member is member. And if there are ancient members or members left then returned in Windies.
Thanks
GabrieL ( talk) 20:07, 15 June 2019 (UTC)
The squad section is hopelessly out of date. Numerous players who played within the last year (e.g. Shai Hope, Jahmar Hamilton) are nowhere to be seen. Mirza Ahmed ( talk) 06:44, 3 February 2020 (UTC)
I don't follow cricket so I take it that Bermuda was before part of the Windies (2007 catch by the big guy - I forget his name - in the World Cup). There should be some mention of Bermuda here. Mayumashu ( talk) 01:23, 24 June 2021 (UTC)
Hello. I propose a name change of this article to "West Indies national cricket team". My reason is that West Indies is a place (geographically) and is, therefore, a nation as well. This is why I propose a name change. Thank you. Shooting Spirit 007 ( talk) 10:46, 20 December 2021 (UTC)
Why is Belize not considered to include their cricketers as part of the West Indies team? I have visited Belize on numerous occasions and have talked with and played with many of the rural cricketers there. There are many talented youth that just need guidance, support, resources to get to the next level. DMVBay123 ( talk) 14:06, 5 February 2024 (UTC)