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"I have had enough of the lack of transparency and accountability from those in the WICB who are contemptuous of dissenting views and I cannot any longer work with them," Lucky said.

Upon completion of the Sponsorship Negotiations Review Committee (SNRC) investigation, which Lucky chaired, the WICB objected to much of the report's findings but at no time instigated a meeting or discussion of the findings with the panel of investigators.

Speaking from Germany, Lucky said ? among other things ? "I consider it an affront to my integrity that the WICB directors, among them Mr. Gordon to whom I had presented two signed copies of our report, should have been so contemptuous in failing to extend to us the simple courtesy of a meeting to discuss our findings and recommendations and let us know of their areas of disagreement."

According to Singh's report, which appeared in several Caribbean newspapers, Lucky has suggested to his SNRC colleagues Gregory Georges and Avondale Thomas that they also consider terminating their relationships with the WICB. He says he remains committed to West Indies cricket but cannot work under the leadership of Ken Gordon.

Meanwhile, the focal points of Ken Gordon's speech on Wednesday to the Barbados Chamber of Commerce ( full text here) are being reported in papers from all corners of the world, from major regional dailies to far-flung Malaysia, where excerpts are printed in The Star.

Brian Lara has landed in Melbourne to represent the ICC World XI in the Johnnie Walker Super Series against Australia. Speaking to the media on arrival at Tullamarine airport Lara spoke of the opponents, saying the old guard is still there with plenty of experience, although he feels there is a need for young blokes to be brought into the squad. Yes, demonstrating his adaptability, Lara said 'blokes' within minutes of landing in Australia.

"It happened to West Indies 15 years ago and we told them we are gonna bounce back. I think Australia has got what it takes to bounce back," the West Indies left-hander said.

Sean A. Williams, in the Jamaica Observer, features the opinions of Jimmy Adams in an article published today. In a ceremony at University of the West Indies on Tuesday, Adams was the inaugural recipient of the Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence. The award, brainchild of Jamaican Prime Minister P.J. Patterson will be presented annually.

During his acceptance speech, Adams said that he is not sure where cricket will take him once his playing days are over, and that those days are quickly passing by. Commenting on the general state of West Indies cricket, he said the talent is there but it needs to be harnessed and developed faster and from a younger age.

Writing for the Jamaica Gleaner on the same subject, Anthony Foster reveals that Adams received a $500,000 with the award and, in accepting it, gave thanks to God.

The Trinidad Express reports that Brian Lara has been omitted from the shortlist of candidates in line for a nod at the October 11 ICC Awards. Lara was originally nominated for the Test player of the year award alongside Shivnarine Chanderpaul who was also cut from the shortlist, leaving no West Indies players in contention for any of the awards.

The paper also contains an article on St Vincent's implementation of a $21.2 million dollar upgrade to Arnos Vale ahead of the World Cup in 2007. Whilst not being chosen to host any of the World Cup super eight matches as they had tendered for, the picturesque ground will be used for warm-up matches and as a back-up venue for the main tournament.

Improvements to Arnos Vale are slated to include a new players? pavilion, an umpires? lounge, a three story state-of-the-art media centre and extension of the playing field.

The Express also provides an overview of the recently concluded Windward Islands One Day tournament, announcing that Grenada beat Dominica to take out the title for 2005. Grenada also took the title in the Windward Islands three day competition which was completed last week.

Separately, the Windward Islands President?s Cup team is named. It includes West Indies players Devon Smith and Deighton Butler alongside old-timers Rawl Lewis and Junior Murray and just one newcomer, a fast bowler named Nelon Pascal.

The Stabroek News reports that Guyana?s President?s Cup squad is due to depart for the Barbados-hosted tournament on Friday with two goals in mind.

The first is to make it to the final four stage of the competition, which will be held in Guyana, and once there they will concentrate on goal number two, which is taking the title.

Rival paper the Guyana Chronicle carries news that Guyana is the first stop on the World Cup Roadshow, which starts on Tuesday October 3. The roadshow is designed to updated and include all stakeholders on preparations for the World Cup, and officials from the ICC as well as Local Organising Committees will be addressing the public.

Marvia Roach, Corporate Communications Director for ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, explains the campaign: ?We at the ICC Cricket World Cup Headquarters appreciate the value of face-to-face communications and we're taking our message to the people of the Caribbean - stakeholders from Government to sponsors to volunteers - to emphasise their importance to this mission?.

WindiesCricket.com, the West Indies Cricket Board Web site, provides scores from the four day practice match currently underway at Camp West Indies, Cave Hill Barbados.

Sylvester Joseph?s side made 494, with 71 posted by Runako Morton and Wavell Hinds, Dwayne Smith and Ian Bradshaw all making it to the forties. At stumps on day two, the Shivnarine Chanderpaul XI were 107-1, with Devon Smith on 49 not out and Ramnaresh Sarwan 45 not out.

Also on the painfully slow-to-load site is news that Tony Becca will be inducted into the Hartford Hall of Fame in a ceremony to be held this coming Saturday. Interestingly, they list news of Becca?s induction before adding that former West Indies star Andy Roberts, will also be honoured at the glittering function in connecticut.

The Hartford Hall of Fame was established in 1981 and Roberts will join former inductees, the four Sirs better known as Viv Richards, Garfield Sobers, Conrad Hunte and Frank Worrell.

A letter written by a John Bell and published in the Nation News disputes an earlier Ezra Stuart article in which Stuart claimed that 30 attendees at a West Indies preparation camp was too great a number.

In his letter, Bell says effectively says the more, the merrier and that the ?scabs? must be given equal chance at selection after a surprisingly good show in the one day tournament on the recent tour of Sri Lanka. However, in providing evidence of his claims, he gets one thing wrong.

?Marvin Attapatu, the Sri Lankan captain was heard to remark that he would have rather played India in the ODI final than West Indies. No higher praise could be given to the young team.?

Marvin Attapattu actually said he would rather face West Indies in the final than India: something which, if quoted correctly, would have furthered Bell?s cause. Where is the Editor when you need him?