ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – In a decisive show of confidence, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has formally reinstated Dr. Kishore Shallow as President and Azim Bassarath as Vice President.
The duo was returned unopposed in the course of the Annual Basic Assembly (AGM) held on the St. James Membership in Antigua and Barbuda, guaranteeing a seamless continuation of their management for the following three years, efficient instantly.
Their reappointment was met with unanimous help, with all regional territories backing Shallow, who secured all 12 out there votes, whereas Bassarath garnered eight votes from 4 territories. This election marks the primary three-year time period beneath CWI’s newly applied governance reforms, designed to boost accountability, restrict tenure, and guarantee long-term organizational sustainability.
A imaginative and prescient of progress and unity
Dr. Shallow, a Vincentian IT and enterprise marketing consultant who first assumed the presidency in 2023, has been instrumental in steering CWI towards modernization. His management has targeted on governance reform, high-performance cricket growth, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders. Upon his affirmation, he acknowledged the religion positioned in him and reaffirmed his unwavering dedication to advancing West Indies cricket.
“I’m really honored by the belief proven in me to proceed main Cricket West Indies,” Dr. Shallow acknowledged. “This confidence means that the shareholders recognize that there’s a clear path of progress—one which respects and values every stakeholder and promotes oneness in our method. Critically, we should proceed on this trajectory and construct on the muse. It’s a brand new day for Cricket West Indies, and collectively, we’ll push our cricket ahead.”
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A united entrance for the longer term
Vice President Azim Bassarath, who additionally presides over the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board, echoed Shallow’s sentiments, pledging his continued dedication to strengthening the sport all through the area. His management, deeply rooted in cricket administration, stays integral to the group’s long-term imaginative and prescient.
“I stay absolutely dedicated to supporting Dr. Shallow and dealing alongside all the Board of Administrators as we enter this new interval for West Indies cricket,” Bassarath affirmed. “There’s vital work forward, and we’ll proceed to strengthen the sport in any respect ranges for the advantage of our gamers, followers, and stakeholders.”
A collective dedication to development
With the AGM attended by representatives from Barbados, Leeward Islands, Jamaica, Guyana, Windward Islands, and Trinidad & Tobago, the reaffirmation of Shallow and Bassarath signifies a robust consensus on the path of West Indies cricket. The management crew stays dedicated to driving sustainable development, fostering expertise, and reinforcing the worldwide presence of West Indies cricket.
Cricket West Indies extends its gratitude to its members and stakeholders for his or her unwavering help because the group continues its mission to develop, promote, and elevate cricket throughout the area.
