WITH Cricket West Indies (CWI) undergoing major financial restructuring, former Australia captain and two-time World Cup winner Michael Clarke believes the International Cricket Council (ICC), along with India, Australia and England, must urgently step in to help rescue cricket in the Caribbean.

Two weeks ago CWI announced a series of changes to tackle their current financial crisis, which was highlighted by the 25 per cent reduction in retainer fees for the West Indies’ men’s and women’s team.

Domestic players, including 15 Jamaicans, will also see their contracts cut from 12 months to seven months amid the suspension of the Super 50 tournament and the reduction of the four-day tournament.

CWI Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamaican Chris Dehring, in addressing the changes, said “it is a necessary step towards financial stability”.

Source: Jamaicaobserver.com