HEADLINE: JCA boss says local governing body now in a better financial state

Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) president, Dr Donovan Bennett says the local body is in a far better position financially than they were a year ago.

Bennett who defeated Wilford “Billy” Heaven last April to take over leadership of the JCA, says there is a bit more funding to go around to assist with youth development.

Dr Bennett’s comments also come on the heels of Cricket West Indies (CWI) recently reporting US $88 million in revenue for the year ending September 30, 2024, a 42 percent increase compared to the previous year.

This was largely driven by the success of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, contributing US $39 million.

The financial boost resulted in a US $22.6 million net income, marking an $8.3 million increase compared to the previous year.

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JCA has never failed, always reflecting CWI, it’s like “Batty and Bench”, please excuse my Jamaican colloquialism. Anyway, JCA should grow some balls and finally differentiate from CWI and use some of the financial boost by sending a Jamaican squad to tour Florida and Canada during this summer. The young cricketers need the experience and exposure, if JCA really intent on returning Jamaica cricket to champion regional team, notwithstanding the Titan win.