The death of West Indies Test cricket

[color=rgb(63, 69, 73)][size=15px]The root of this problem is Caribbean dis-unity, resulting in crazy insularity, no other Country trust another to conduct the very serious affair of running the WICB. just today I saw where some players allbeit mostly from Guyana, being very supportive of the proposed Caribbean league, which will most likely be dependent on the earnings from International games, so it seem their are some credence to the new format,,there is also a School of thought festering, about Jamaica destroying the Federation, and now come to destroy Windies Cricket, since most, if not all the Hierarchy are from Jamaica, one first step to salvage this kind of sentiment, is, not to concentrate the running of the Board and all its genetics from one Country,,SPRED IT AROUND!![/size][/color]

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just today I saw where some players allbeit mostly from Guyana, being very supportive of the proposed Caribbean league, [/size][/color]
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Big Cat : Guyana on the South American mainland, has always been supportive of the likkel Dots in the Caribbean Sea.:

BUT that support is Unrequited  :-[


un·re·quit·ed  adjective

of a feeling not returned or rewarded.

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[size=18pt]The Rev is very comfortable with his prejudice. Once Shiv gets to 12,000 test runs WI cricket can die and won't be missed by me.
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15921 Tendulkar @53.78 avg
13378 Ponting @51.85
13289 Kallis @55.37
13288 Dravid @52.31
11988 Sangakkara @58.76
11953 Lara @52.88
11814 Jayawardene @49.84
11684 Chanderpaul @53.10


* Ideally it would be nice if Shiv gets to 13500---that would put him at #2 behind Tendulkar.

* But 12000 would be OK---most test runs by a WI player.

* The probability of the WI touring South Africa in December is 99.99999%

* And the probability of England touring the WI next April is 99.99999%

* Shiv will have sufficient time to reach his test goals.

Rev
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Well, you are not gong to miss them playing test matches, but a lot of other fans will. I am sure they will bounce back.

Prof. Ravi Chaturvedi

With the current crisis involving the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi can be a blessing for the West Indies at this time because of the qualities the man possesses and his willingness to assist third world countries.

Modi is the 15th prime minister of India. But he has many qualities which make him stand aloof from his predecessors. His love for sports has added to his popularity. Sachin Tendulkar’s offer of joining his national cleanliness campaign was warmly welcomed by him in a one-to-one meeting with the cricketing legend of the country.

Incidentally, Tendulkar is member of the Upper House (Rajya Sabha). Sania Mirza, after winning a recent doubles title at New Haven, was all gaga to have an audience with the prime minister who praised her efforts in becoming the model for the aspiring girl tennis players. Despite hectic schedule, the PM lost no time in hosting the medal winners of the 17th Incheon Asian Games.

Congratulating those who had brought laurels for the country at the recent Asian Games, he said he has great enthusiasm to see India excel in sports. He expressed hope that the combination of his enthusiasm and the spirit of the sportspersons would bring good results for the nation.

Modi is a unique prime minister. Having watched from my childhood all the prime ministers, I had found Jawaharlal Nehru, an eloquent author; Lal Bahadur Shastri, a man in grip with ground realties; Indira Gandhi a ruthless tyrant; Atal Behari Vajpayee, a mature politician; Rajiv Gandhi and Man Mohan Singh pushed into the prime minister’s chair despite their reluctance.

Others were non-descript. The country was reeling under the clouds of rampart corruption, administrative paralysis and a rudderless government, which made the people look for a vibrant alternative. In this dismal scenario emerged on the horizon of the Indian politics a new meteor, Narendra Modi in 2014. He was a messiah to the despondent Indians looking for a viable political substitute.

Starting as a humble tea-selling boy at a railway station, he rose to the centre stage of the Indian politics by sheer dedication to ideals and sincerity of purpose. Despite occupying pedestal political position, he still remains modest and humane. He is a man with mission who leads from the front and rekindles the light of hope in the hearts and minds of the millions of poor people.

It is to fulfill the dreams of the millions of downtrodden and to lead India to grandeur and glory he works 14 hours a day. He leads a simple life, starting with yoga and frugal breakfast which is at his desk by 8.00 AM and ends his day late at night. The well-planned schedule has enabled him to have his finger on every project and programme of the govt. Yet he is simple and straight forward. All the same, he is not afraid of calling a spade a spade.

While talking across the spectrum of the society, I have found that people are impressed with his simplicity and a stickler to the traditions. He won over the electorate of his Varanasi constituency by his sincerity laced comments, “I have not come here to ask for your vote. The sacred mother Ganges has sent for me and I have come here to seek her blessings.”

The comment made deep inroads in the minds of the masses. Again, while making his maiden entry into the highest portals of democracy, he bent down with bowed head to pay his humble respects to this highest echelon of modern democratic temple. It was a day when every Indian felt proud of an unassuming Prime Minister.

Never ever before, has anu prime minister, a minister or a parliamentarian of any political hue had shown that reverence to the country’s top democratic roofed dome.
http://www.guardian.co.tt

Ravi Chaturvedi is a retired Professor of Zoology, pioneer Hindi Cricket Commentator, bestowed national award of Padma Shri for his contribution to Hindi cricket commentary and visited Trinidad five times.

Modi ?????  stewwwpppss

The biggest Sheriff in Town is Srinavasan : BIGGER than any Prime Minister !

[color=rgb(51, 51, 51)][size=14px]Sad state of affairs for a once proud cricketing power.[/size][/color]
[color=rgb(51, 51, 51)][/size][size=14px]its not mentioned in the article, but do you know if the board members and those people in the WICB have also taken a wage cut, or whether its just been passed down to the players?[/size][/color]

[color=rgb(118, 118, 118)][size=14px]Dave Cameron, the president of the WICB[/size][/color][color=rgb(51, 51, 51)][/size][size=14px]there's your problem, right there.[/size][/color]

[color=rgb(51, 51, 51)][size=14px]You see the issue is the BCCI will do absolutely anything for money. Their series of money-grabbing moves have been well-documented, and now this. Why on earth do they need to sue the WICB, which is already under great strife for $65 million. It doesn't make too much sense. The BCCI hardly cares about the development of cricket in its country, as is shown by our atrocious performances overseas. Cricket is not the most important thing for the BCCI.  Srinivasan is quoted to have said that he will kick out anybody who disagrees with him and has repeatedly made it to the top despite being a very shady individual. They are unafraid of political chicanery as long as there is a steady flow of revenue. That being said. They aren't quite as shit as the ECB.[/size][/color]

Well this really is true..He is a man with mission who leads from the front and rekindles the light of hope in the hearts and minds of the millions of poor people.
So WICB..when are you coming down to India..??

The BCCI has slapped a US$41.97m damages claim on the WICB while also suspending bilateral relations with the WICB until the dispute is resolved. The BCCI has also threated legal action if the West Indies board didn't respond within 15 days. The BCCI claims it has suffered the following losses:

• [li]$216m media rights fee[/li]
  [li]$10.01m title sponsorship[/li]
  [li]$9.6m team sponsorship[/li]
  [li]$3.05m kit sponsorship[/li]
  [li]$12.5m ticket sponsorship[/li]
  [li]$7.5m in-stadia sponsorship[/li]
  

Quote:In a a stern four-page letter addressed to WICB president Dave Cameron, a copy of which is in possession of ESPNcricinfo, BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel on Friday indicated that if the WICB failed to respond within 15 days about how it intended to compensate the losses in "acceptable terms", the BCCI would initiate legal proceedings. "Pending resolutions of all disputes the BCCI suspends all bilateral cricketing relations with the WICB," Patel's letter stated.

Patel stressed that the consequences of the West Indies pullout were "multi-fold and crippling" to the Indian board. "The BCCI is faced with huge revenue losses, a loss of reputation and is at risk of losing valuable commercial partners," Patel wrote. "The consequences of cancellation of a committed home Tour during the biggest festival season Diwali in India is a monumental disaster for the BCCI. It is during this season that our partners derive the most value from their rights.

"Our broadcaster had committed to its advertisers during this season and on account of your actions, is facing a severe crisis the effects of which are felt by the BCCI. The BCCI holds the WICB responsible and liable for all such consequences and intends to enforce its rights to seek compensation from the WICB to the fullest extent permissible in law."

BCCI demands $42m in damages from WICB