West Indies board terms Darren Sammy’s comments inappropriate

Following West Indies team’s victory in the World T20 2016 and captain Darren Sammy’s remarks that they were disappointed with the response of their own board and the strained relation, WICB released a statement from its Antigua headquarters addressed by the President Wycliffe Cameron which stated that: “WICB President has high praises for World Twenty20 Organisers,”

“The President would like to however apologise for what could be deemed inappropriate, comments made by the West Indies’ male captain, Darren Sammy in a post-match interview and would like to apologize on behalf of the WICB, to the millions of fans who witnessed (sic).

“The President has pledged to enquire the reason and will have the matter addressed.”

WICB president Wycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron wasn’t quite pleased with Sammy’s remarks and he expressed his displeasure by tweeting: “When is the last time a critic paid one of your bills? Always remember that when you start to give them your energy.”

Recognising the need to sort things out the WICB in its statement said that they wanted to meet the players after the end of their IPL commitments to look out for “common ground”, and the officials also said that they would try and seek help from the ICC in the matter.

“We are fully aware of the financial rewards on offer in the lucrative international T20 leagues, but we believe deeply in the importance of cricket to the people of the region and of West Indies cricket’s place in world cricket. It is therefore a priority to have all of our players competing and available for selection.”

The Board has also decided to share prize money with the players – WICB decides to share winners prize money and sponsorship revenue with the West Indies team