CARICOM Heads Meet to Discuss Issues Surrounding West Indies Cricket
Heads of government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are meeting at the 21st Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on Cricket at the CARICOM Secretariat in Turkeyen, Guyana.
Background
The meeting comes one day after their engagement with Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The leaders are set to brainstorm on the ongoing challenges confronting West Indies cricket.
Agenda
The meeting, chaired by Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley, will examine key issues and recommendations from the CARICOM regional cricket conference in April 2024 and review a proposal by CAGE International regarding funding for West Indies cricket. Additionally, an update will be provided on the 2024 T20 World Cup, which the Caribbean co-hosted, while the present CPL contract will also be reviewed.
Discussion
During his contribution to the extensive discussions, Prime Minister Gaston Browne cited the urgent need for reinvigorating West Indies cricket and adopting clear strategies to return "our cricket to the halcyon days of the past." He also agreed with the recommendation of commissioning a textbook or booklet, developing a video, and placing West Indies cricket as a curriculum subject in schools across the Caribbean to help change the fortunes of "our game" while disseminating the history of the game across the region.
Recommendations
Browne argued that a dynastic study could help determine the elements that should be incorporated into the textbook. "Our players require the deployment of soft skills, which are just one element of a transformational approach to a resurgence of West Indies cricket," Browne told his colleagues.
Conclusion
The meeting is a crucial step in addressing the challenges facing West Indies cricket and ensuring the region’s continued participation in the global cricket community.
FAQs
- What is the purpose of the meeting?
The meeting is to discuss ongoing challenges facing West Indies cricket and develop strategies to address them. - Who is chairing the meeting?
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley is chairing the meeting. - What is the focus of the meeting?
The meeting will examine key issues and recommendations from the CARICOM regional cricket conference in April 2024 and review a proposal by CAGE International regarding funding for West Indies cricket.
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