Cameron: I’m willing to help West Indies cricket

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former president of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Dave Cameron has revealed that he is still willing to lend his assistance in any capacity to help grow the sport in the region.The 55-year-old Cameron was at the helm of the regional body from 2013 until 2019, before eventually losing to Ricky Skerritt.In an interview with the Jamaica Observer, while Cameron was tight lipped as to if he had any interest in becoming CWI president again, he said he was more than willing to contribute to West Indies cricket.

“My passion for West Indies cricket remains strong. Our future success depends on critical priorities; investing in youth development to identify and nurture the next generation of Caribbean talent, ensuring financial sustainability that enables our cricket to compete globally while serving all our territories, and fostering unity among our nations in support of our shared cricketing heritage.“West Indies cricket has given much to our region and the world. I remain committed to supporting its advancement in whatever capacity I can contribute, and I hope all stakeholders will continue working collaboratively to restore our cricket to its rightful place,” Cameron said.

The Jamaican admitted that while he made mistakes during his time as president, he said they had served as valuable lessons.“I recognise that my approach and decisions during that period, at times contributed to tensions with stakeholders who, like Dr [Ralph] Gonsalves, cared deeply about the future of West Indies cricket.“With the benefit of reflection, I understand how my actions shaped perspectives then, and I have learned valuable lessons about leadership and collaboration that continue to guide me today,” Cameron said.

Surprisingly, Jumpy still a noshow.

..................A note To Cameron

Squandered Warnings and Political Blindness: The Disastrous Hubris of Dave Cameron

Dave Cameron does not deserve a second chance at the helm of West Indies cricket. His downfall was not a matter of bad luck; it was the direct result of unyielding arrogance, systemic administrative failures, and a blatant disregard for those who tried to save him from himself. Armed with precise, insider intelligence exposing the treachery of specific board members and stakeholders, Cameron chose to send polite thank-you notes while marching blindly into the exact traps laid for him. His legacy is not one of victimization, but of self-inflicted ruin born out of a total misreading of the regional cricket landscape.

The cracks in his leadership began long before his eventual ouster. Prior to the conclusion of his first term, Cameron was handed explicit, actionable warnings regarding a specific regional cricket board. He formally acknowledged the terrifying accuracy of this information. Yet, when subsequent intelligence named specific stakeholders and external board members plotting his 2nd political demise, Cameron responded with bureaucratic complacency. Instead of fortifying his position or adjusting his strategy, he proceeded to make the exact operational mistakes he was explicitly warned against.

His hubris reached its peak during his hostile interactions with CARICOM. By dismissively insisting that Cricket West Indies (CWI) operated strictly as a "private entity" immune to public and governmental oversight, he alienated vital political allies across the region. This diplomatic friction permanently compromised his political capital. It was this exact moment of disrespect that ignited his ruin, turning regional prime ministers and crucial governance structures against his administration.

Furthermore, Cameron’s reliance on backroom voting assurances demonstrated a fatal blindness to CWI’s internal political culture. He foolishly trusted the hollow promises of stakeholders, completely blind to the foundational rule of the West Indies cricket ecosystem: they smile to your face, say "yes," and destroy you the moment your back is turned. He learned absolutely nothing from the ruins of the former president, fell on the exact same sword as his predecessor, and has no right to demand a return to power.

Sarge

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