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West Indies cricket faces financial crisis amid T20I series draw with India
The West Indies men’s T20I series against India ended in a 2-2 draw after the final match in Bengaluru was washed out. Despite the result, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, noting that the squad has won more than two games in India in the last 20 years.
The on-field success comes amid significant financial instability for Cricket West Indies (CWI). The organization recently implemented major restructuring, including a 25% pay cut for contracted international players and shorter contract terms.
CWI CEO Chris Dehring has criticized the current international cricket financial model, calling it an “anomaly.” Dehring argued that a 1997 ICC decision to end touring fees has left smaller boards like CWI without a share of the massive revenue generated by matches against India, despite the high commercial value of such series.
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Chris Dehring · Cricket West Indies · Daren Sammy · India · International Cricket Council
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The five-match T20I series between India and the West Indies ended in a 2-2 draw. www.newsbytesapp.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cricket West Indies announced a 25% pay cut for contracted international players and shorter contracts. india.timesofnews.com · www.newsbytesapp.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The West Indies have won more than two games in India for the first time in 20 years. india.timesofnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cricket West Indies receives no share of the revenue generated by matches played against India. www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 1997 ICC voting change ended touring fees, impacting the financial sustainability of smaller boards like Cricket West Indies. www.news18.com