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BREAKING: New contracts announced by CWI
Larr Pullo
2019-07-08 20:05:10
Monday, July 8, 2019
CWI ANNOUNCES CENTRAL CONTRACTS LIST FOR 2019-20 SEASON
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies has increased the number of all-format contracts awarded to West Indies men’s players and expanded the list of centrally-contracted West Indies women’s players for the 2019-20 season.
The number of all-format contracts on the men’s side has now increased from four to seven with Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer and Keemo Paul joining Test and One-Day International captain Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach on the list.
A total of 19 men have been retained for the upcoming contract year which runs from July 1 this year to June 30 next year, including first-timers Fabian Allen, Nicholas Pooran and Oshane Thomas, all members of the West Indies squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 England & Wales, along with left-handed opener John Campbell.
A total of 15 women – an increase of three – have also earned central contracts to run for the same period, including veteran all-rounder Stacy-Ann King, fellow left-hander Kycia Knight and newcomers Shabika Gajnabi, Shawnisha Hector, Chinelle Henry, Natasha McLean and Karishma Ramharack.
“We believe the 2019-20 contract list provides us with a multi-talented group of players who can represent West Indies men and women across all formats over the contract period,” said interim Chairman of the CWI Selection Panel, Robert Haynes.
“We believe the mix of players selected are important for the development of our teams going forward and we have looked to award contracts to players who have shown commitment and performance during the past year.”
Contracts were offered to players who have achieved consistent performances for the West Indies throughout the evaluation period of April 1 last year to March 31 this year, and players who the Selection Panel believes will feature in the squads for all matches in the respective formats over the next contract year.
CWI Board policy allows up to 22 contracts to be offered each contract year to West Indies men’s players, so the Selection Panel may decide to offer additional central contracts throughout the year.
CWI director of cricket Jimmy Adams said verbal offers had been made to all players, and contracts will be issued in the next few weeks, as soon as CWI has concluded a new four-year Memorandum of Understanding with the West Indies Players Association.
“To assist in our drive of towards a new fitness and conditioning culture, the CWI board of directors has approved our recommendation that the award of all new West Indies men’s contracts this year will be conditional on each player achieving a minimum standard of fitness,” he said.
“This new policy will also be introduced to all men’s regional franchise contracts and West Indies Women’s contracts next year for the 2020-21 season.”
This is the third year that CWI will award central contracts to West Indies men under three different categories.
All-format contracts are awarded to players expected to feature in Tests, ODIs and T20Is during the coming year. Red-ball contracts are given to players who predominantly play Test cricket and white-ball contracts are awarded to players who predominantly play ODIs and T20Is.
The full list of contracted players are:
WEST INDIES MEN CENTRALLY-CONTRACTED PLAYERS 2019-20
All-Format Contracts: Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach
Red-Ball Contracts: Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Jomel Warrican
White-Ball Contracts: Fabian Allen, Carlos Brathwaite, Sheldon Cottrell, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Oshane Thomas
New players offered contracts for 2019-20
Fabian Allen, Darren Bravo, John Campbell, Sheldon Cottrell, Nicholas Pooran, Oshane Thomas, Jomel Warrican
Players no longer on contracts
Sunil Ambris, Devendra Bishoo, Miguel Cummins, Ashley Nurse, Kieran Powell, Raymon Reifer
WEST INDIES WOMEN CENTRALLY-CONTRACTED PLAYERS 2019-20
Players who retained contracts: Shemaine Campbelle, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Hayley Matthews, Chedean Nation, Shakera Selman, Stafanie Taylor
New players offered contracts for 2019-20: Shabika Gajnabi, Shawnisha Hector, Chinelle Henry, Stacy-Ann King, Kycia Knight, Natasha McLean, Karishma Ramharack
Players no longer on contracts:
Merissa Aguilleira, Reniece Boyce, Anisa Mohammed, Akeira Peters
solidrock
2019-07-08 20:07:56
Looks like good news to me.
Larr Pullo
2019-07-08 20:09:22
In reply to Larr Pullo
So Keemo Paul is good enough for an all format contract, but couldn't make the WC squad!!
Cotterel and Nic Pooran deserve all format contracts. CWI is NOT keeping their eye on the prize here. They were the two standout players from the recently concluded WC, and Cotterel has already shown that he has the talent to contribute in all formats of the game.
What did Sunil Ambris and Raymon Reifer especially do to lose their contracted status?!?!?!?
Is Darren Bravo being compensated for the Big Idiot with honors being an ass?
anthonyp
2019-07-08 20:16:52
In reply to Larr Pullo
Ambris didn't get a contract? 
Bravo an all format contract? Right now Bravo don't even deserve a contract
goofballs
2019-07-08 20:18:57
Good for Keemo. Deserving.
They plan a future for Bravo?
Pooran should have been pushed up.
Dog bite Ambris?
jacksprat
2019-07-08 20:21:07
Good question: Why no contract for Ambris -who has been in reasonably good form over the past year- and one for Bravo-who has yet to get back to his best?
Verstehen
2019-07-08 20:36:11
Players no longer on contracts
...., Devendra Bishoo, ......r
So now dey in a Bishoo tishoo....?
mkcharles
2019-07-08 21:03:27
How do you give Pooran a red ball contract and he has played only like 3 FC matches? Have they even had the opportunity to sit with him and discuss what are his plans for HIS career? He has done well at the WC.
Similarly, Cottrell has done nothing in FC or his few tests to recommend that he gains a red ball contact. He is earning a good career now as a guy who can bowl between 4 and 10 overs and we should leave to be.
I don't get the Ambris thing. His situation is no different from John Campbell as young, emerging players. It's hard to say that either of them will develop into more than they are currently. I don't know what makes Campell a red ball cricketer any more than Ambris other than he has 3 decent test matches in the same way how Ambris would not be considered for his decent ODI form to day.
Lastly, if Bravo is on the list then sure he has to be all format. The question is, does he merit a contract? That question hasty be answered based on whatever plans the policy makers have for his career and whether they feel the man himself will be rehabilitated sufficient to have a career.
Walco
2019-07-08 21:06:42
In reply to Larr Pullo
“To assist in our drive of towards a new fitness and conditioning culture, the CWI board of directors has approved our recommendation that the award of all new West Indies men’s contracts this year will be conditional on each player achieving a minimum standard of fitness,” he said.
“This new policy will also be introduced to all men’s regional franchise contracts and West Indies Women’s contracts next year for the 2020-21 season.”
It continues to amaze me that fitness is still an issue with the WI team. Seems like we have been on a drive towards a new fitness and conditioning culture for well over a decade and we still have not gotten there.
Walco
2019-07-08 21:11:22
In reply to mkcharles
Pooran got a white ball contract, not a red ball contract. I surprised but happy that he accepted it though.
Ambris not getting a contract is puzzling. Perhaps there is something behind the scenes that we are not privy to
jala
2019-07-08 21:19:38
In reply to Larr Pullo
So Keemo Paul is good enough for an all format contract, but couldn't make the WC squad!!
seaegg99
2019-07-08 21:20:37
In reply to Walco
Blind mice! None seems to have an eye for talent if they are no underlying issues additional opportunities.
Star
2019-07-08 21:32:04
In reply to Walco
West Indies men’s contracts this year will be conditional on each player achieving a minimum standard of fitness,”
It continues to amaze me that fitness is still an issue with the WI team
What is wrong with the above statement from Mr.Adams?
Why don't you read and understand?
Do you know what are the minimum standards Mr.Adams is talking about?
Answer the last question and then come with your criticism.
conman
2019-07-08 21:32:30
The current admin seems to have a real soft spot for bravo
openning
2019-07-08 21:33:06
Development Retainers 2018- Sunil Ambris, Keemo Paul, Raymon Reifer
Since a link has not been provided, fans should wait for the official announcement, especially coming from a Trini newspaper, which said.
Pollard will be in the CWC19.
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Sangfroid
2019-07-08 21:46:58
The number of all-format contracts on the men’s side has now increased from four to seven with Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer and Keemo Paul joining Test and One-Day International captain Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach on the list.
Contracts were offered to players who have achieved consistent performances for the West Indies throughout the evaluation period of April 1 last year to March 31 this year, and players who the Selection Panel believes will feature in the squads for all matches in the respective formats over the next contract year.
“To assist in our drive of towards a new fitness and conditioning culture, the CWI board of directors has approved our recommendation that the award of all new West Indies men’s contracts this year will be conditional on each player achieving a minimum standard of fitness,” he said.
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VoopsandOut
2019-07-08 22:23:27
i think that Ambris deserved a white ball contract and hope that he will keep on trying his best as he deserves to be in WI colours. No issue with the rest of the players. Bravo as the most senior player on the side perhaps after Roach had to get an all format contract or nothing at all.
openning
2019-07-08 22:35:30
Bishoo and Reifer are contracted by the Jaguars.
Ambris by the Volcanoes
Cummins by the Pride
Powell by the Hurricanes
Ashley Nurse not contracted
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RonaldM
2019-07-08 23:19:36
In reply to Larr Pullo
Only one spinner in the Caribbean??
Goat bite Bishoo?
Chrissy
2019-07-08 23:22:17
In reply to jacksprat
At his best Bravo is better than most of this field - he was denied his place for sheer spite and bad mind.
Narper
2019-07-08 23:25:26
Contrats mean nothing
Contracts don't put runs, wickets, catches on the table
And BTW...as we have seen....contracts don't mean automatic selection
All pretenders will be exposed
openning
2019-07-08 23:42:15
In reply to Narper
Contracts don't put runs, wickets, catches on the table
As you know, contracts provide players the opportunity to train, without having to find a 9-5 job.
I don't know who these youngsters listens to, or if they put in the work, to improve performance.
I recall my Antiguan brother, telling me about Viv, paying guys to bowl to him, when he was home from West Indies and County duty.
About 4-6 months ago, I watched a video about Kohli, outlining the changes he had to make, to be a better cricketer and person.
I'll try to find it and post it.
He has a complete team, that assist him.
Narper
2019-07-08 23:44:43
In reply to openning
I have added to my initial statement as contract do mean something
Contracts mean nothing in respect to performance in the future
As you know, contracts provide players the opportunity to train, without having to find a 9-5 job
As you pointed out on a thread...most of these guys who lost contract with CWI would be contracted by their regional teams anyway....no need for 9-5 jobs
Narper
2019-07-08 23:45:43
In reply to openning
You forgot to mention...Shiv purchased a bowling machine.
openning
2019-07-09 00:22:24
In reply to Narper
Here is why Kohli is an athlete and not barely a cricketer.
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Tiger Woods changed golf and we are seeing Kohli changing cricket.
Fitness, lifestyle changes are some keys to being the best, you can be.
Kay
2019-07-09 00:41:34
In reply to Larr Pullo
Is Darren Bravo being compensated for the Big Idiot with honors being an ass?
The way I see it too. This just to say F-you to Cameron.....
Barry
2019-07-09 01:09:14
In reply to Larr Pullo
Is Darren Bravo being compensated for the Big Idiot with honors being an ass?
Get rid of him, diasporians, he must not exist, he cannot . . . eat and live well and let the trapped natives suffer ...
sgtdjones
2019-07-09 01:13:45
Any one knows what these contracts pays per annum?
mittheimp
2019-07-09 01:48:11
Didnt Keemo paul have injury issues prior to the WC?
Him and Joseph would have improved the squad a lot.
Not a bad list overall..Strange Ambris missing out but maybe they have a strict budget and hard choices had to be made.
Darren Bravo is only 30.. if he plays enough and gets his head right there is a quality player there.
openning
2019-07-09 02:52:34
In reply to sgtdjones
Contracts were offered to players who have achieved consistent performances for the West Indies throughout the evaluation period of April 1 last year to March 31 this year, and players who the Selection Panel believes will feature in the squads for all matches in the respective formats over the next contract year.
CWI Board policy allows up to 22 contracts to be offered each contract year to West Indies men’s players, so the Selection Panel may decide to offer additional central contracts throughout the year.
This is CWI link.
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Headley
2019-07-09 04:50:01
In reply to mittheimp
Strange Ambris missing out but maybe they have a strict budget and hard choices had to be made.
Here's the answer to your question.
CWI Board policy allows up to 22 contracts to be offered each contract year to West Indies men’s players, so the Selection Panel may decide to offer additional central contracts throughout the year.
Larr Pullo
2019-07-09 06:27:48
In reply to mkcharles
How do you give Pooran a red ball contract and he has played only like 3 FC matches? Have they even had the opportunity to sit with him and discuss what are his plans for HIS career? He has done well at the WC.
It's called thinking outside the box. Anyone who watched Pooran bat and saw how he approached his innings would be foolhardy to argue that he is not a transcendent talent. If you are looking to build a core group of young players to take us into the future, then along with Hetmyer, Paul, and Hope, I would add Pooran and Cotterel. Those 5 have the skill level that needs to be honed that could turn the WI into a very good team. By offering them these contract it will ensure that we can reasonably count on their availability for important matches.
Surely we don't want to wait to lose them to one of the PL leagues before we realize their value!!!
Domic
2019-07-09 08:55:42
In reply to Larr Pullo
I think Sunil Ambrose should have been looked at ahead of Bravo
Larr Pullo
2019-07-09 09:02:35
In reply to Domic
I'm not sure if Ambris deserves and formats contract at this point but, I believe Bravo got a make up call. Hope he rewards management for their faith
RonaldM
2019-07-09 12:21:18
In reply to anthonyp
The Bravo all formats contract is a repayment to the T&T board. Thanks to them Skerritt was elected, they were his early supporters for Prez. This same type of crap continues under a different administration. I like and respect Darren B, but he is red ball, and there is not much risk in loosing him to T20 leagues. Ambris should have had the white ball spot. this kind of behaviour by the new board tells me not much has changed!!
Courtesy
2019-07-09 12:26:12
I think the selectors are sending a message to our cricketers to improve on their fitness levels. This is good from the slectors.
Ambris fields like a young man in an old man's body...very, very poor.
Now, don't ell me he is a keeper because Johnny Bairstow is outstanding in the outfield.
anthonyp
2019-07-09 12:39:28
In reply to mittheimp
Didnt Keemo paul have injury issues prior to the WC?
Keemo had injury issues? Wonder how he played the entire IPL then.. Even return home and represented Guyana Jaguars in the TTCB T10 tournament.. helped Jaguars win the tournament
So what injury issues yuh talking about?
RonaldM
2019-07-09 12:42:03
In reply to Courtesy
Well perhaps Ambris needs some encouragement. Won’t you agree. I did notice his lack of fielding abilities in the wc matches
Courtesy
2019-07-09 12:44:06
In reply to RonaldM
Well unless you want CWI operated like a social welfare system. I believe once I pay you, it has to be earned. This should be CWI's attitude moving forward.
Btw, you have to discount any runs made against Ireland. Ambris has not proven to me he has the goods.
Headley
2019-07-09 13:26:58
In reply to Domic
I think Sunil Ambrose should have been looked at ahead of Bravo
I believe they looked at him.
Headley
2019-07-09 13:30:18
In reply to RonaldM
The Bravo all formats contract is a repayment to the T&T board. Thanks to them Skerritt was elected, they were his early supporters for Prez. This same type of crap continues under a different administration. I like and respect Darren B, but he is red ball, and there is not much risk in loosing him to T20 leagues.
This level of honesty is rarely seen here. You can expect to be labelled anti-Skerritt.
Walco
2019-07-09 13:32:19
In reply to Courtesy
I think the selectors are sending a message to our cricketers to improve on their fitness levels.
Prior to the 2007 WC we had a "PE" coach who certain players disliked because of his emphasis on fitness. And during the HH&G era certain players moaned publicly about too much emphasis on conditioning. Seems like we are always working towards this illusive culture of fitness. We have had a crisis of leadership in CWI where every administration is a backlash against the previous one and there is no continuity of planning or policies. We are doomed ...
Courtesy
2019-07-09 13:36:47
In reply to Walco
Yep. On the ball as usual.
carl0002
2019-07-09 13:41:59
In reply to Larr Pullo
So Keemo Paul is good enough for an all format contract, but couldn't make the WC squad!!
That's really some odd thinking. Is he injured why he was not in the WC squad?
I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable Pooran looked during the WC. First time seeing him play. He looked organized and assured like he belonged. And my first thought is that he could be a good test player. Hopefully it works out.
RonaldM
2019-07-09 18:39:14
In reply to Walco
I spoke to Bennet King during that era. You hit the nail on the head. When he complained to higher management that some individuals would not train the way professional athletes should, he was told “you cannot force the boys “. One can only hope that culture is no longer prevalent, though Gayle is still there, but on his way out.
RonaldM
2019-07-09 18:42:49
In reply to Headley
I am pro West Indies. All these guys have to get their act together. It can be done. Skerritt seems to have a lot of experience, but needs to buckle down ASAP.
RonaldM
2019-07-09 18:58:03
In reply to Courtesy
He has the talent, and needs to be groomed. At 26 you would consider it late maturity, but I don’t see an abundance of batting talent on the scene.
