NEW DELHI: Cricket West Indies (CWI) CEO Jonny Grave criticized the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) for not offering monetary assist to the board.
Grave alleged that the cricketing world is actively working to stop the expansion of cricket within the Caribbean. Grave’s feedback comply with two important occasions in West Indies cricket prior to now yr.
Final yr, WI suffered a serious setback by failing to qualify for the ICC Cricket World Cup for the primary time in historical past. They have been defeated by the Netherlands, an affiliate member of the ICC, within the event qualifiers.
The absence of the West Indies workforce, which had beforehand dominated the World Cup, was noticeable in India, the place West Indies cricketers are immensely well-liked as a result of their participation within the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Nevertheless, the West Indies workforce bounced again with spectacular victories in ODI and T20I sequence in opposition to England, the reigning champions of the ICC T20 World Cup.
One other important second in West Indies cricket historical past occurred when 24-year-old pacer Shamar Joseph delivered a outstanding efficiency, taking 7/68 and main WI to their first Check victory on Australian soil in 27 years.
Throughout an interview on the Wisden Cricket Month-to-month Podcast, Grave expressed his frustration with the notion that “world cricket wants a robust West Indies workforce” whereas seemingly working in opposition to their progress. He emphasised the necessity for elevated monetary assist from the cricketing world to assist West Indies cricket regain its energy.
Grave highlighted the decline within the Windies’ income share beneath the present ICC income mannequin, which has dropped to only 5 p.c. He questioned whether or not the cricketing group is really appearing as a united entity and prioritizing the standard of the game on the sphere.
Grave acknowledged, “This frustration stems from the patronizing tone that Ian Bishop has talked about. If we genuinely desire a sturdy West Indies Cricket, it should not be so tough to offer a little bit extra assist. The ICC might declare to be offering extra funds, however our share of income has decreased from seven p.c to 5 p.c, which is tough for us to understand.”
He concluded by elevating the query of whether or not the cricketing group is solely targeted on particular person pursuits or if they’re actually working collectively as a group to ship the most effective cricketing expertise.
West Indies’ subsequent problem is the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, which they’ll co-host with the USA ranging from June 1.
They not too long ago competed in a white-ball sequence in opposition to Australia in February, the place they confronted defeat in each the ODI and T20I sequence.
Within the 2021 T20 World Cup held in Oman and the United Arab Emirates, West Indies managed to safe just one victory and didn’t advance to the Tremendous 12s stage in the newest event in Australia.
Within the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, West Indies has been positioned in Group C alongside New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea. Their first match is scheduled in opposition to Papua New Guinea on June 2.
(With inputs from ANI)
Grave alleged that the cricketing world is actively working to stop the expansion of cricket within the Caribbean. Grave’s feedback comply with two important occasions in West Indies cricket prior to now yr.
Final yr, WI suffered a serious setback by failing to qualify for the ICC Cricket World Cup for the primary time in historical past. They have been defeated by the Netherlands, an affiliate member of the ICC, within the event qualifiers.
The absence of the West Indies workforce, which had beforehand dominated the World Cup, was noticeable in India, the place West Indies cricketers are immensely well-liked as a result of their participation within the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Nevertheless, the West Indies workforce bounced again with spectacular victories in ODI and T20I sequence in opposition to England, the reigning champions of the ICC T20 World Cup.
One other important second in West Indies cricket historical past occurred when 24-year-old pacer Shamar Joseph delivered a outstanding efficiency, taking 7/68 and main WI to their first Check victory on Australian soil in 27 years.
Throughout an interview on the Wisden Cricket Month-to-month Podcast, Grave expressed his frustration with the notion that “world cricket wants a robust West Indies workforce” whereas seemingly working in opposition to their progress. He emphasised the necessity for elevated monetary assist from the cricketing world to assist West Indies cricket regain its energy.
Grave highlighted the decline within the Windies’ income share beneath the present ICC income mannequin, which has dropped to only 5 p.c. He questioned whether or not the cricketing group is really appearing as a united entity and prioritizing the standard of the game on the sphere.
Grave acknowledged, “This frustration stems from the patronizing tone that Ian Bishop has talked about. If we genuinely desire a sturdy West Indies Cricket, it should not be so tough to offer a little bit extra assist. The ICC might declare to be offering extra funds, however our share of income has decreased from seven p.c to 5 p.c, which is tough for us to understand.”
He concluded by elevating the query of whether or not the cricketing group is solely targeted on particular person pursuits or if they’re actually working collectively as a group to ship the most effective cricketing expertise.
West Indies’ subsequent problem is the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, which they’ll co-host with the USA ranging from June 1.
They not too long ago competed in a white-ball sequence in opposition to Australia in February, the place they confronted defeat in each the ODI and T20I sequence.
Within the 2021 T20 World Cup held in Oman and the United Arab Emirates, West Indies managed to safe just one victory and didn’t advance to the Tremendous 12s stage in the newest event in Australia.
Within the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, West Indies has been positioned in Group C alongside New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea. Their first match is scheduled in opposition to Papua New Guinea on June 2.
(With inputs from ANI)
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