Posted by Courtesy in 2010.
If West Indies Cricket is to turn a new page, then the WICB will have to adopt an equitable but "no nonsense approach" to the management of the game.
There should be no inconsistencies in the execution of this mandate.
I underline management because it implies a strategic direction with specific measureable or quantifiable objectives with person(s) being held accountable for non-performance and creating incentives for achievements.
It is equally critical that the WICB resolve any issues with WIPA and put an end to the nonsense that we have been seeing in the media within recent times. WIPA should be viewed as an ally and not the enemy.
Stakeholders should also be kept abreast of all developments regarding the game.
The above is by no means exhaustive, but it is important for the WICB to realize that management is about making use of all available resources for the advancement of West Indies cricket.
Jaydee, please come in.
The recent refusal by key members of the West Indies cricket team to accept central contracts from the WICB brings into sharp focus the impact of "mega-bucks" on a game that was once considered recreational and only played on Sundays.
This conundrum has highlighted some inescapable facts:
(i) Cricketers have the civil liberty of pursuing a cricketing path that will bring strong financial rewards and ultimately safeguard their well-being.
(ii) ICC member boards will never be in a position to compensate players adequately if the free market cricketing model is allowed to prevail.
(iii) The traditional game as we know it will cease to exist.
(iv) All future players will use the lucrative T20’s to guide their decision making.
(v) This scenario will be disruptive to the production line and the role of boards will be relegated to managing cricket nurseries.
(vi) To allow the players to gravitate where the lucrative contracts at their whims and fancies is not a desirable and equitable situation.
The ICC must see the current situation as needing urgent attention and one that requires a level-headed approach. It must not leave the resolution of this problem to its affiliates.
The International body needs to act with a sense of urgency and the WICB will do well not to attempt to solve this problem on its own accord.
There should be no inconsistencies in the execution of this mandate.
I underline management because it implies a strategic direction with specific measureable or quantifiable objectives with person(s) being held accountable for non-performance and creating incentives for achievements.
It is equally critical that the WICB resolve any issues with WIPA and put an end to the nonsense that we have been seeing in the media within recent times. WIPA should be viewed as an ally and not the enemy.
Stakeholders should also be kept abreast of all developments regarding the game.
The above is by no means exhaustive, but it is important for the WICB to realize that management is about making use of all available resources for the advancement of West Indies cricket.
Jaydee, please come in.
The recent refusal by key members of the West Indies cricket team to accept central contracts from the WICB brings into sharp focus the impact of "mega-bucks" on a game that was once considered recreational and only played on Sundays.
This conundrum has highlighted some inescapable facts:
(i) Cricketers have the civil liberty of pursuing a cricketing path that will bring strong financial rewards and ultimately safeguard their well-being.
(ii) ICC member boards will never be in a position to compensate players adequately if the free market cricketing model is allowed to prevail.
(iii) The traditional game as we know it will cease to exist.
(iv) All future players will use the lucrative T20’s to guide their decision making.
(v) This scenario will be disruptive to the production line and the role of boards will be relegated to managing cricket nurseries.
(vi) To allow the players to gravitate where the lucrative contracts at their whims and fancies is not a desirable and equitable situation.
The ICC must see the current situation as needing urgent attention and one that requires a level-headed approach. It must not leave the resolution of this problem to its affiliates.
The International body needs to act with a sense of urgency and the WICB will do well not to attempt to solve this problem on its own accord.
