Cricket West Indies (CWI) recently held a pivotal special board meeting and agreed on the next steps for implementing several of the Wehby Report recommendations on the long-anticipated governance reform.

Governance reform within CWI has been an appeal echoed by various stakeholders and cricket enthusiasts alike. Recognizing the significance of this, CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow confirmed in a press conference yesterday that CWI has taken proactive steps to evaluate and revamp its governance framework.

The board meeting, chaired by President Dr. Kishore Shallow on 23 September 2023, primarily focused on the Wehby Report (2020). Jamaican Senator Don Wehby and his five-member committee were commissioned to enhance stakeholder trust and ensure more transparency and accountability in line with modern best practices for corporate governance.

President Dr. Kishore Shallow commented on the importance of governance reform, saying, “The need for governance reform within Cricket West Indies has been a long-standing call, and we are acutely aware of its importance. The Wehby Report offers us a roadmap to a more efficient, transparent, and accountable organization. We are committed to delivering on this commitment, ensuring that CWI operates at its full potential and sets a standard for good governance in the cricketing world.”