The Independent Voice of West Indies Cricket
Tony Cozier writes that the West Indies Cricket Board, and President Ken Gordon in particular, have allowed another chance to meet with a large group of players, coaches and other officials to slip by.
Steve Bucknor to me: What are you working on today?
Me: Going to do an interview after the game.
Bucknor: So, you're not writing about the match?
Me: Not at all. I don't know much about the technical aspects of cricket. I will get the positions wrong.
Bucknor: It's easy to learn man. You going to be here tomorrow?
Me: Yes.
Bucknor: Come with your paper tomorrow and I will show you.
had failed to produce a resolution to the contract dispute and as a result an independent mediator will be called in to assist.
Gordon was hopeful that via this mediation a resolution will be delivered by October 30, and confirmed that both the WICB and WIPA have agreed that a full strength team will tour Australia.
In its stated mission to advance the game of cricket in Jamaica through excellent leadership, the Jamaica Cricket Association took a proactive step and restructured its operations after conducting a business audit. The changes, which took effect at the beginning of September, see the role of Chief Executive Officer split into two distinct functions.
Brian Breese moves to the post of Cricket Operations Officer, with responsibility for all matters pertaining to domestic, regional and international cricket as it relates to Jamaica. Breese was formerly the CEO.
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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.