Roland Butcher, former West Indies selector, expresses disappointment with Cricket West Indies (CWI) for what he deems as ‘disrespectful’ therapy relating to his contract renewal.
In a letter dated December 12, 2023, CWI knowledgeable Butcher, a member of the choice panel led by Desmond Haynes, that his tenure would conclude. The 70-year-old Barbadian had served as a selector for the West Indies Senior Males’s and Youth panels for a yr, appointed on December 23, 2022.
Butcher voiced his shock and shock on the non-renewal, citing the shortage of prior indication or communication relating to his efficiency. He expressed his dismay on the impersonal nature of the letter, contemplating his contributions and the optimistic outcomes achieved throughout his tenure, together with notable victories towards top-ranked groups.
Stays open to contributing to cricket on the worldwide stage
Regardless of the West Indies’ profitable calendar yr, highlighted by sequence wins towards South Africa, India, England, and Zimbabwe, Butcher’s tenure ended following the crew’s failure to qualify for the ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup.
Requested about future roles, Butcher stays open to contributing to cricket on the worldwide stage, emphasizing his wealth of data, experience, and profitable expertise. He asserts his professionalism and willingness to serve, whether or not with West Indies or one other cricketing entity.
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Notably, Butcher’s credentials are bolstered by the emergence of Shamar Joseph, a rising quick bowling expertise from the Caribbean.
