Shane Dowrich files lawsuit against Cricket West Indies for loss of earnings
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- <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Retired West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman, Shane Dowrich, has initiated legal action against Cricket West Indies (CWI), seeking approximately U.S.
- CWI was served with the lawsuit in Antigua last Friday, and the organization has 28 days to acknowledge receipt of the lawsuit, followed by an additional 14 days to file a defense.
- Dowrich's legal action against CWI highlights his commitment to addressing what he perceives as an unjust denial of contract renewal and the subsequent impact on his career and earnings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Retired West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman, Shane Dowrich, has initiated legal action against Cricket West Indies (CWI), seeking approximately U.S. $172,000 in compensation for the loss of earnings.
The lawsuit, filed last month in the High Court of Barbados, centers around Dowrich's ineligibility for selection in Tests between February 2021 and August 2022 due to what he believes was the wrongful application of contract renewal criteria.
Dowrich is pursuing special damages related to CWI's decision not to renew his central retainer contract, which he had held for five years and was valued at approximately U.S. $150,000. He contends that his contract was not renewed on the grounds that he was deemed unfit, which he disputes.
In addition to special damages, Dowrich is seeking compensation for general damages stemming from the loss of earnings resulting from the alleged wrongful determination of his status. CWI was served with the lawsuit in Antigua last Friday, and the organization has 28 days to acknowledge receipt of the lawsuit, followed by an additional 14 days to file a defense. A potential hearing date has been tentatively set for mid-April.
Sustained a finger injury and requested release from the tour
Dowrich's international cricket career concluded four years ago during the West Indies' tour of New Zealand when he sustained a finger injury and requested release from the tour for personal reasons. Following his absence from international cricket, Dowrich was not offered a new retainer contract the subsequent year, seemingly due to not meeting the required match criteria.
Despite officially retiring from international cricket, the 32-year-old Barbadian was recently named in the 13-member Barbados Pride squad for the upcoming West Indies Championship. His decision to retire led to his withdrawal from the West Indies squad for the One-Day International series against England in December.
Over the course of his cricketing journey, Shane Dowrich represented the West Indies in 35 Test matches and a single One-Day International, marking his international debut in a Test against Australia nine years ago in Dominica. Dowrich's legal action against CWI highlights his commitment to addressing what he perceives as an unjust denial of contract renewal and the subsequent impact on his career and earnings.
