Cricket West Indies (CWI) has revealed that Azim Bassarath is the sole candidate nominated to replace himself as Vice President of the organization.
This comes after Bassarath’s position was declared vacant by the Guyana High Court on August 5, 2024. The Court ruled in favor of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), which had withdrawn its nomination of Bassarath prior to the CWI’s 2023 election, rendering the subsequent election invalid.
Despite this setback, Bassarath, who is also the controversial president of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB), has once again emerged as the leading candidate for the role. The CWI confirmed in a media statement that both the Jamaica Cricket Association and the Leeward Islands Cricket Board have nominated Bassarath for the position.
“[At] the close of nominations, Mr. Bassarath is the sole candidate, having been nominated by the Jamaica Cricket Association and Leeward Islands Cricket Board,” stated the CWI Media. “The nominations were circulated as customary, and every territorial board, which constitutes the shareholders, was adequately notified.”
GCB silent on latest development
The Guyana Cricket Board, which had initially challenged Bassarath’s election, has remained silent on the latest development. The GCB, it seems, has not found an alternative candidate to contest the post or secure the necessary support from another territorial board.
CWI, which had been ordered by the Court to address flaws in its 2023 electoral process, issued a statement emphasizing its commitment to fair governance. “CWI is being guided by its Articles of Association in conducting this election to ensure the process is handled with the highest standards of democratic principles and transparency,” said CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow.
“The upcoming election will provide a timely resolution to the current vacancy of the Office of the Vice President and reinforce CWI’s commitment to fair governance. The organization looks forward to the completion of this robust and transparent electoral process while continuing its efforts to advance the sport of cricket across the region.”
As West Indies cricket faces significant challenges across all formats, with the team ranked fourth in T20 Internationals but struggling in One Day Internationals and Test cricket, the CWI’s leadership remains under scrutiny. Bassarath’s return to the Vice President role, should he be re-elected, will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of West Indies cricket.
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