WIPA says 'no' to A team tour
The West Indies Players’ Association has today informed the West Indies Cricket Board that, in accordance with Article VI of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Board and WIPA, it will not agree to the tour of the West Indies ‘A’ team to Zimbabwe in July.WIPA said the decision was reached following intensive discussions with various stakeholders and likely selectees who have unanimously expressed deep concern about players' safety and the continuing volatile situation existing in that country.
Unfortunately, WIPA has not been made aware of the proposed squad, the association said in a statement.
"While we acknowledge the importance of the development of cricket, we are, nevertheless, firmly of the view that the safety of players in an unsettled environment is of paramount importance," it added.