Exclusive: List of players for WICB retainer contracts
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is set to offer retainer contracts to 35 cricketers in four categories ranging from "A" to "D".
According to a WICB source, the contracts will be for one year and will be offered to several "developmental" players including incumbent captain Floyd Reifer, fast bowler Tino Best and the two Smiths -- Dwayne and Devon.
Here is the full list:
BARBADOS:
Floyd Reifer
Fidel Edwards
Sulieman Benn
Kemar Roach
Ryan Austin
Tino Best
Kraigg Brathwaite
Kevin McLean
Omar Phillips
Dale Richards
Dwayne Smith
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO:
Dwayne Bravo
Darren Bravo
Denesh Ramdin
Ravi Rampaul
Adrian Barath
Lendl Simmons
GUYANA:
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
Ramnaresh Sarwan
Narsingh Deonarine
Travis Dowlin
JAMAICA:
Chris Gayle
Jerome Taylor
Dave Bernard
Brendan Nash
Andre Creary
Nikita Miller
Chadwick Walton
WINDWARD ISLANDS:
Darren Sammy
Andre Fletcher
Devon Smith
Nelon Pascal
LEEWARD ISLANDS:
Kieran Powell
Gavin Tonge
Among the notable names missing are Runako Morton, Sewnarine Chattergoon, Kieron Pollard, Xavier Marshall, Shamar Brooks and Daren Ganga.
The WICB will offer contracts on four grades, with pay scales matching the players perceived value (record and experience).
A-rated players -- US$120,000 per yearPlayers on the list who make the West Indies team will also collect fees of US$5,000 per Test, US$2,000 per ODI and US$1,500 per T20 International.
B-rated players -- US$80,000 per year
C-rated players -- US$60,000 per year
D-rated players -- US$24,000 per year (covering "developmental" players).
They will also collect US$35,000 per day in sponsorship fees.