Former CWI Director Accusing Current Board of Covering Systematic Failures

Former Cricket West Indies director Baldath Mahabir is moving to dismiss the latest statement by president Dr Kishore Shallow as a “charade” and “political gimmickry”, accusing the board of using public relations tactics to distract from systemic failures in West Indies cricket.

In a strong reaction to Dr. Shallow’s call for unity following West Indies’ defeat to Australia in the final Test at Sabina Park, Mahabir questioned the value of convening an emergency meeting of the Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee and inviting legends such as Sir Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, and Sir Clive Lloyd to join the discussions.

Mahabir says calling big names won’t clean up the problems of West Indies cricket because they are systemic.

Meanwhile, former Windies pacer Tony Gray says real change will require more than emotional appeals and meetings with legends.