CWI shareholders approve historic governance reforms

ST JOHN'S, Antigua:

Cricket West Indies' (CWI) Full Member Shareholders on Sunday approved a historic set of governance reforms, including the introduction of a term limit of a maximum of three terms of three years each for the positions of president and vice-president.

The changes in the term limit will take effect from the next presidential and vice-presidential election, which is due in March 2025.

All of the Full Member shareholders; the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA), Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), Leeward Islands Cricket Board (LICB), Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB), and Windward Islands Cricket Board (WICB) attended the meeting at the CWI's headquarters in Antigua.

President Dr Kishore Shallow hailed the passage of the reforms as a landmark achievement.

"Today marks a defining moment for Cricket West Indies.

"With the implementation of long-overdue term limits and critical governance reforms, we are taking a bold and uncompromising step toward stronger, more transparent, and accountable leadership," Shallow said.

"For years, governance has been at the heart of regional debate, with stakeholders demanding change.

"This is not just reform; it is a necessary transformation that will ensure Cricket West Indies is led with integrity, vision, and responsibility.

"These changes lay the foundation for a more dynamic and forward-thinking institution, one that truly serves the best interests of West Indies cricket," he added.

Shallow was especially pleased with the vote in confidence to extend the term limits of CWI's president and vice-president.

"For decades, I have championed term limits in leadership, ensuring fresh ideas and new energy at the helm. I fought for this principle as president of St Vincent and the Grenadines and the Windward Islands Cricket Board, and I stand by it today.

"While the decision was not unanimous, there is no division in Cricket West Indies. Every territorial board stands united in one common purpose -- to strengthen our organisation, uphold transparency, and secure a brighter future for West Indies cricket," the president maintained.

"We move forward together, committed to the growth and success of the game we all love."

Shallow used the opportunity to thank the shareholders for their support in the process.

"I extend my sincere gratitude to our Full Member shareholders for their leadership and commitment to the entire process.

"Their support has been instrumental in driving this initiative forward, reaffirming our collective responsibility to safeguard and strengthen West Indies cricket," Shallow said.

- CMC