Cricket West Indies reaps US$88m revenue, clears debt with ICC World Cup

Cricket West Indies, CWI, made record earnings from the 2024 ICC World Cup, allowing it to clear all debts, according to its latest annual report.

Thinner margins are expected in the short term as no major tournaments are scheduled until 2026.

“The success of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup bolstered our financial position. This will help us navigate the next two years, which are expected to be leaner,” said CWI CEO Christopher Dehring.

Dehring, who rejoined CWI in February 2025, succeeding Johnny Grave as CEO, emphasised the need for strong financials but also “sustainable, vibrant cricketing ecosystem” to revive the sport at the ‘grassroots’ levels to build a stronger regional team.

Dehring was previously the managing director and CEO of the 2007 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

In 2024, revenue totalled US$88 million, a third higher than the previous year. The World Cup distribution deals and hosting rights accounted for half of the total revenue, with a further 20 per cent from ticket sales, 15 per cent from media rights, and the rest from sponsorship, licensing, and merchandise.

Trinidad & Tobago Legions Fast Bowler Joshua James Suspended From Bowling

Trinidad & Tobago legions fast bowler Joshua James, was reported for a suspect bowling action during the ongoing West Indies Breakout League. James’ action was cited by match officials during the first two matches against Barbados Pelicans on April 25 and Guyana Rainforest Rangers on April 26 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad.

As part of the process, once a player is reported for a suspect bowling action, video footage from the match in which the player was reported is provided to CWI. The video footage along with the written report is sent to Loughborough University for analysis using an Opinion Report.

On Monday April 28, Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed that the Opinion Report by the Independent Assessor at Loughborough University, has found James’ bowling action to be illegal and, as such, he has been suspended from bowling in all West Indies international and regional matches with immediate effect.

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