Paul Nixon, along with staff administration, apologized for the feedback made by the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons head coach to the media following a Republic Financial institution Caribbean Premier League match towards the Trinbago Knight Riders at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, on Aug. 27.
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Paul Nixon, along with staff administration, apologized for the feedback made by the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons head coach to the media following a Republic Financial institution Caribbean Premier League match towards the Trinbago Knight Riders at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, on Aug. 27.
“We need to emphasize that there was no intention to offend or undermine the efforts of Cricket West Indies (CWI). Nixon completely regrets any and all remarks made,” a media launch by the Falcons mentioned on Aug. 30.
After a match towards TKR, Nixon mentioned Falcons participant Justin Greaves was injured earlier than the CPL whereas on West Indies obligation and was unaware.
“I’m very upset that we’ve had no communication with CWI and their again room division, (and) for Greaves to come back in injured, and simply earlier than the sport, we discovered this out,” Nixon mentioned. “For me, that could be a bit unprofessional and disrespectful in a approach. However we transfer ahead.
“He’s had an injection. That hasn’t labored. I’ve been a bit upset by how he’s come again from West Indies cricket, if I’m being brutally trustworthy. The communication was poor round that. So, that’s one in every of our worldwide all-rounders out, which is hard.”
The Falcons launch mentioned, “Each Paul Nixon and the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons apologise for any unintended implications or offense these feedback might have brought on to CWI administration and workers. We stay firmly dedicated to fostering a powerful and collaborative partnership with CWI, one that’s grounded in mutual respect and open, constructive dialogue to advance West Indies cricket.”
Nixon was appointed Falcons coach for the 2025 CPL season, changing Shivnarine Chanderpaul after the staff’s debut marketing campaign.
