ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Chris Dehring started his tenure on Monday as Cricket West Indies (CWI) chief government officer, promising to chart a brand new course for the regional establishment.
Dehring was greeted on the CWI headquarters at Coolidge Cricket Floor (CCG) by its president, Dr. Kishore Shallow, vice chairman Azim Bassarath, and chief working officer Lynford Inverary.
“West Indies cricket has at all times been greater than only a sport—it’s a image of identification, resilience, and excellence that has united generations throughout the area,” Dehring mentioned.
“I tackle this function totally conscious of the load of that legacy, but in addition with the conviction that we should not stand nonetheless. Progress requires each continuity and alter.
“I purpose to construct on the muse laid by these earlier than me whereas charting a brand new course – one which embraces trendy realities, reignites our aggressive spirit, and ensures that West Indies cricket is not only remembered for its previous however celebrated for its future,” he added.
In the meantime, Dr. Shallow mentioned Dehring’s appointment signaled “a brand new period for West Indies cricket.”
“The appointment of Chris Dehring as CEO is not only a change in management—it’s the begin of a brand new period for West Indies cricket. We acknowledge that the sport is evolving, and so should we.
“His imaginative and prescient, expertise, understanding of the area, and deep-rooted ardour for cricket make him the precise particular person to information us by means of this era of transformation, each on and off the sector,” Dr Shallow maintained.
“The street forward requires daring choices, recent views, and an unshakable perception in what West Indies cricket could be, and I’m assured that Chris will assist steer us towards that future.”
