ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC—Cricket West Indies president Dr Kishore Shallow has warned that there isn’t a “fast repair” to the problems going through West Indies cricket and referred to as for a collaborative method by stakeholders to discovering “sustainable options.”
Talking forward of his attendance on the Regional Convention on West Indies Cricket, which begins in Port of Spain on Thursday, Shallow mentioned “collective motion and shared accountability” could be required to revive the sport to its former glory within the area.
“Whereas we’ve got made appreciable progress inside CWI, setting the stage for a brighter future for West Indies Cricket, it’s important to acknowledge that there isn’t a fast repair addressing the advanced challenges going through our sport,” mentioned Shallow.
“It requires sustained effort and participation from all stakeholders concerned.”
He continued: “Whereas CWI shoulders a good portion of the accountability, we perceive that significant progress can’t be achieved in isolation.
“It’s essential for all stakeholders, together with CARICOM Governments, territorial boards, and different related entities, to actively interact and contribute to advancing West Indies Cricket.”
The convention, “Reinvigorating West Indies Cricket—A Symposium for Strategic Collaboration and Innovation,” is being collectively staged by the Trinidad and Tobago authorities and regional nation grouping CARICOM and chaired by host Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley.
A number one proponent of governance reform within the regional physique, Rowley additionally chairs the CARICOM Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on Cricket.
The staging of the convention was one of many selections arising from the forty sixth Common Assembly of the Convention of Heads of Authorities of CARICOM, which was held in Guyana final February.
Discussions in the course of the convention will deal with matters reminiscent of ‘the Strategic Route of West Indies Cricket,’ ‘Finance and Business Issues,’ and ‘Fan Engagement.’
Shallow expressed optimism forward of the two-day convention, noting that West Indies cricket may once more thrive with the appropriate options.
“Collectively, we are able to forge sustainable options that can propel West Indies Cricket to new heights of success and prominence on the worldwide stage,” he identified.
“We stay dedicated to constructing upon our progress and charting a course in direction of a vibrant and affluent future for West Indies Cricket.
“By collective motion and shared accountability, we’re assured in our potential to beat challenges and notice our imaginative and prescient for the game.”
Shallow will probably be accompanied by CWI Vice President Azim Bassarath, Chief Government Officer Johnny Grave, Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe, and CWI administrators.
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