Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, is set to chair a conference later this month focused on the revitalization of West Indies cricket, with the aim of garnering the commitment of key stakeholders to propel the game forward across all levels.
Titled “Reinvigorating West Indies Cricket — A Symposium for Strategic Collaboration and Innovation,” the conference is a joint initiative of the Trinidad and Tobago government and the regional nation grouping, Caricom.
It will delve into critical topics such as the strategic direction of West Indies cricket, cricket development, and the intersection of cricket and tourism.
Advocating for positive changes
As the current chairman of the Caricom Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on Cricket and a proponent of governance reform in Cricket West Indies (CWI), Dr. Rowley has been instrumental in advocating for positive changes in the governance structure of West Indies cricket.
The symposium aims to create a collaborative environment to secure the commitment of Caricom Governments, Cricket West Indies (CWI), and territorial boards to strategically advance the sport in all its formats, including Tests, One Day Internationals, and T20s.
Discussions will also focus on the business trajectory of the sport and emphasize collaborative efforts towards cricket development and promotion.
Scheduled for April 25-26
Scheduled for April 25-26 at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, the conference will be attended by relevant agencies, organizations, cricketing legends, former and current players, clubs, coaches, and administrators.
The decision to host the event was reached during the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of Caricom held in Guyana in February. With West Indies cricket facing challenges on the field and CWI grappling with governance issues, Caricom has increasingly played a significant role in shaping the direction of the game in the region.
CWI President, Dr. Kishore Shallow, has pledged to work closely with regional governments to develop the game and restore its past success. The conference precedes the ninth T20 World Cup, which will be hosted across six Caribbean territories from June 1-29, with the USA co-hosting the tournament with West Indies for the first time.
