New President for Barbados Cricket Association
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- Cricket West Indies director, Conde Riley, won a landslide victory on Thursday to become the new Barbados Cricket Association president.
- The veteran administrator garnered 284 votes to beat out challenges from former Director of Sports, Erskine King who collected 85 votes and former BCA acting president Deighton Smith who picked up 80 votes.
- <strong>Replaces Joel Garner</strong> Riley, an outspoken retired banker who has served in various capacities both at the BCA and CWI, replaces legendary former West Indies fast bowler, Joel Garner, who is now the senior West indies team manager.
- “I am very surprised at the number of people who voted for me.
- I have served on the board of the BCA with my two opponents and I know their ability, “ Riley was quoted as saying afterwards.
Cricket West Indies director, Conde Riley, won a landslide victory on Thursday to become the new Barbados Cricket Association president.
The veteran administrator garnered 284 votes to beat out challenges from former Director of Sports, Erskine King who collected 85 votes and former BCA acting president Deighton Smith who picked up 80 votes.
Replaces Joel Garner
Riley, an outspoken retired banker who has served in various capacities both at the BCA and CWI, replaces legendary former West Indies fast bowler, Joel Garner, who is now the senior West indies team manager.
“I am very surprised at the number of people who voted for me. I have served on the board of the BCA with my two opponents and I know their ability, “ Riley was quoted as saying afterwards.
He said one of his first priorities would be seeking an end to a dispute which has marred the Everton Weekes Under-13 Championship.
Lawyer Calvin Hope was also elected as vice president after picking up 170 votes to defeat former England Test batsman, Roland Butcher (118), Maurice Gaskin (107) and Kamal Springer (37).
Another lawyer Gregory Nicholls has returned as board secretary after winning the race with 172 votes, with Anthea Ishmael (142) and Winston Stafford (112) failing to gain sufficient favour with the BCA membership.
