Latest update April 16th, 2026 12:40 AM
Disputes will not benefit cricket – WICB President
Newly elected president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Dave Cameron told local media at a press conference held yesterday at the Guyana National Stadium Providence that disputes will not benefit cricket in any way.
Secretary of the GCB Anand Sanasie (left), with WICB President Dave Cameron (centre) and GCB President Drubahadur at yesterday’s briefing.
Cameron who is on an official visit to Guyana said that he is pleased cricket has returned to the land of many waters. ”We have witnessed the successful staging of one round each of the Regional 4 day and Super 50 matches here and we do look forward the Super 50 and the next round of 4-day concluding in similar manner, I wish to thank the Guyana Cricket board (GCB) and the Government of Guyana for their efforts and contribution on ensuring that regional cricket has returned to Guyana,” added Cameron.
He stated the Guyana situation has certainly gone on for much longer than anyone would have desired. “We must now put that behind us and move forward as one united cricketing family. We must look to the future and commit our efforts towards moving Guyana and West Indies cricket forward. We are on the upward curve and need to ensure that we continue in this vain whilst building on those areas which need to be strengthened,” he said.
Cameron informed that the rulings of the courts must always be respected. “We must allow democracy to work and always respect the rulings of the court where those apply but I firmly believe that issues and differences which we will encounter ought not to always be embroiled in the courts but rather we must sit at the table as valuable stake holders and find compromise positions in the best interest of the sport. Protracted and bitter disputes do not benefit cricket and we must avoid them by taking a mature and responsible path towards settling differences.
The WICB has always stood firmly behind its members and shareholders, the Guyana Cricket Board, and all decisions taken in the past, regarding the situation in Guyana, were taken as decisions of the WICB. I am very much relieved to see that the GCB and the Guyana Government found common ground to final resolution of outstanding issues. It is through this type of cooperation that the Guyanese public can once again enjoy Regional and International cricket on home soil,” argued Cameron.
He informed that he looks forward to an inclusive approach with all stakeholders and plead for good sense and the best interest of cricket to prevail under his leadership of the WICB. “I urge the governments, the corporate sector, the media and the cricket loving public to hold us accountable but also to lend us your support as we strive to build and develop our regional game,” stated Cameron.
When quizzed on the local cricket administration bill which is currently before a special select committee, Cameron stated that he is not sure of the Parliamentary process, but the GCB is the recognized body for the game here and the WICB position regarding the local board remains the same and sees the Government as a major stakeholder.
Cameron told the media that he wants to meet with all the Caricom leaders and planned to reach with the President of Guyana, His Excellency Donald Ramoutar today. “We need the Government and will be working with them to go forward,” said Cameron.
The WICB boss said that he is comfortable with the GCB for the past 11 years adding that their financial statements are always intact.
Cameron said that there are plans to fix the matter with the GCB and the Government of Guyana but the government has resolved most of it issues.
When asked about the problems facing the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB), Cameron said that there are also plans to address same through the GCB.
Also present at the press conference were President and Secretary of the GCB, Drubahadur and Anand Sanasie. Sanasie said he is satisfied with the DCB and the GCB has an obligation to ensure cricket is being played at all levels.
He stated that the GCB is always willing to have dialogue.
Sanasie said that the Kiddies cricket and Digicel Grassroots coaching programme will return to Guyana and clubs will continue to benefit from grants.
In conclusion, Cameron stated that Players will be paid much more with the Caribbean Premier League coming on stream. “Sixty players will be contracted, we do hope that the Government and corporate will seek to jump and make it a success. We also need to set up structures to build on and make it sustainable,” added Cameron.
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