WICB's Cameron works to improve WIPA relations

Wed, Oct 23, '13

West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) President Whycliffe 'Dave' Cameron noted that a new Memorandum of Understanding and Collective Bargaining Agreement with the West Indies Players' Association (WIPA) is close to being agreed, as his administration moves to transfer improved relations with the regional players into greater commercial leverage for West Indies cricket.

In a historic development, some 60 players will be offered retainer contracts in January and the WICB/WIPA 'Kumbaya' was also evident at the Players Award in July, which for the first time in history was hosted collaboratively by both bodies.

The WICB will also be establishing the West Indies Retired Players Association - an initiative geared at increasing the involvement of former regional cricketers.

The WICB and the representative body have, in the past, crossed swords in several well-documented disputes over player contracts, among other things, as well as issues with top players like Chris Gayle.