President Irfaan Ali Chairs wide-ranging discussion at 22nd PMSC on Cricket

Jun 20, 2026 Sports

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), the Honourable Dr. Kishore Shallow, has expressed sincere gratitude to His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, for the inclusive and consultative approach adopted in chairing the Twenty-Second Meeting of the Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee (PMSC) on Cricket, held via videoconference on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.

The meeting, convened under the auspices of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), brought together a broad cross-section of stakeholders from government, cricket administration, the business community and the playing fraternity – a composition CWI described as reflective of a timely and welcomed engagement on the future of the regional game.

Notably, Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda joined the discussions, lending the weight of regional leadership to the session. Participants also included government ministers, members of the CWI Board led by President Dr. Shallow and Vice President Azim Bassarath, and CWI executive management, including Chief Executive Officer Chris Dehring. The cricket fraternity was represented by figures including Sir Clive Lloyd, Courtney Walsh and Ramnaresh Sarwan, while West Indies women’s captain Hayley Matthews joined to offer a player’s perspective. Representation from the business community was also present on the call.

Speaking after the meeting, Dr. Shallow commended President Ali for the manner in which the session was conducted.

“On behalf of Cricket West Indies, I want to thank President Ali for the inclusive approach he has adopted as Chair of this Sub-Committee. Bringing together government, the cricket community and the business sector around the same table speaks to a genuine recognition that the development of our game requires the input of all stakeholders. This kind of engagement is both timely and welcomed, and we are encouraged by the spirit in which it was conducted,” Dr. Shallow said.

He added that the involvement of past and present players ensured that the voices of those who have represented the region on the field were reflected in the discussions, alongside the perspectives of government, business and CWI’s own executive leadership.

In addition to matters arising from the meeting’s agenda, including updates on developments in West Indies cricket, discussions also focused on the state and development of cricket infrastructure across the Caribbean. In this regard, the Sub-Committee considered the proposed establishment of a joint CARICOM–Cricket West Indies Infrastructure Development and Utilisation Sub-Committee, which would provide strategic oversight and recommendations on the planning, maintenance and development of cricket and multi-purpose sporting facilities throughout the region. The terms of reference for this body remain subject to finalisation, though it is anticipated that the Sub-Committee will be formally established in short order.

The meeting also agreed on the intention to convene a Regional Cricket Business Forum aimed at increasing the involvement of the Caribbean business community in cricket. The forum is expected to explore opportunities for greater investment, partnership and collaboration in support of the continued growth and development of the regional game.

Cricket West Indies looks forward to continued collaboration with CARICOM, regional governments and all stakeholders as these initiatives advance, and reaffirms its commitment to working alongside the Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on Cricket in the months ahead.

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