ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Azim Bassarath has expressed his delight at being re-elected as vice-president of Cricket West Indies (CWI) following the hosting of a Special Meeting of Members here yesterday.
Bassarath, the president of the Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB), was re-elected unopposed having been nominated by the Jamaica Cricket Association and Leeward Islands Cricket Board.
In a statement following his re-election, the 52-year-old veteran cricket administrator said he was looking forward to serving in the position he vacated last month following a ruling by the Guyana High Court, which deemed his election in March 2023, as flawed.
“I’m excited to return to my duties for the good of West Indies cricket, working alongside my dedicated colleagues at Cricket West Indies,” Bassarath said.
“Since March of 2023 when Dr Shallow took over, we made great strides in the most popular format of the game – T20 and we are determined to continue making these strides in the other two international formats.
“I have committed and remain committed to serving with integrity and respect for the process, while upholding the best governance practices.
“This vote of confidence signals that we can move forward with the business of cricket and deliver the results shareholders and fans across the region and around the world are eager to see, under the leadership of Dr. Kishore Shallow,” he added.
All territorial boards except the Guyana Cricket Board were in attendance at the Special Meeting of the Members.
Guided by its Articles of Association, CWI reaffirms its unwavering commitment to democratic principles and transparency.
At the close of the meeting, Dr Shallow thanked members for their participation and reiterated calls for unity amongst West Indies Cricket stakeholders.
CWI will host its next quarterly board meeting on September 28, 2024. The meeting will be held in Trinidad and Tobago.