New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced three 15-man squads for the tour of West Indies, starting in June. It noted that it placed heavy emphasis on player workload management in light of the rigorous international schedule.
National selection manager Kim Littlejohn Thursday said that in picking the squads, careful thought had gone into the workload of especially key players.
The following statement was issued by opening batsman Chris Gayle:
I wish to advise that as of today, May 2nd, 2012, I have written to Somerset CC and advised them that I will not be honouring the commitment I made to them when I signed a contract with them for the 2012 Friends Provident Championship. I made it clear to them that my decision was made because of my commitment to West Indies cricket and to West Indies cricket fans, and because: "...I believe that it is time for the WICB to make a decision which will provide a clearer view of my own future."
By Garth Wattley (Republished from Trinidad Express)
Being the West Indies captain is like being the holder of high political office.
You have a constituency to answer to, their expectations are very high and some will be detractors no matter how much good you do. You will also be judged on performance. Since taking over one of the highest profile jobs in Caribbean society from Chris Gayle in late 2010, Darren Julius Garvey Sammy has experienced first-hand the effects of all the above. Especially the judgement on performance part.
West Indies Women made a winning start to the five-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka Women, winning by 23 runs in Barbados. Shanel Daley, who was adjudged player of the series during the ODIs, continued her fine form, top scoring, picking up a wicket and effecting a run out in the game.
