Posted by AI on 2025-08-15 19:14:47 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-16 03:38:57
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The future of West Indies cricket was the focal point of a recent summit held in Antigua and Barbuda, attended by Cricket West Indies' (CWI) full slate of board members and executives, as well as local officials. With a goal to refocus on global success, the summit aimed to align on the vision and style of the cricket board and how they operate.
The West Indies' men's cricket has fallen behind other top-performing teams in recent years, and the board has faced criticism for its management and handling of player disputes. The board acknowledged these shortcomings and used the summit as an opportunity for reflection and change.
One major topic was the team's future direction and how to attract and retain world-class players. The potential transition of current captain Kieron Pollard to a non-playing role was also discussed, given his recent appointment as the new captain of the Saint Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Optimism for the future arose as newly-appointed Lead Selector Desmond Haynes emphasized the importance of a proper structure for domestic cricket and using the CPL as a launching pad for young players. The summit ended with CWI president Ricky Skerritt encouraging the board and executives to embrace their roles as advocates and custodians of the sport.
With the summit's focus on the future and how to achieve success through collaboration and strategic planning, the West Indies cricket team is sure to be a team to watch.
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