WICB Issues Ultimatum to Players
Wed, Apr 19, '06
The following is a statement issued by the West Indies Cricket
Board's cricket committee on the issue of retainer contracts for
regional players.
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) made a proposal to the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) on January 12th 2006 on the issue of retainer contracts for West Indies Players. It was a good offer, fully competitive with other Full Member countries of the world.
After some three (3) months, we have been unable to conclude an agreement in spite of an increase on our original proposal of 5 per cent.
We have been at a loss to understand the reasons for this matter being dragged out as long as it has, until today. Information has now reached us that discussions are taking place between certain players and interests in direct competition with our major sponsor.
We continue to hope that this information is incorrect. Nonetheless, time has run out on us and we can no longer permit this situation to be dragged out interminably.
We shall therefore recommend to the WICB Board of Directors that a firm cut off point be established as Friday April 21st 2006 for the retainer contracts to be settled.
Thereafter the team shall be selected based on those players who make themselves available.
The WICB Cricket Committee comprises Mr. Clive Lloyd (Chairman), Mr. Michael Holding, Mr. Andy Roberts, Mr. Desmond Haynes, Mr. Deryck Murray and Mr. Ian Bishop.