Bassarath out, CWI to elect new vice president

Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) president Azim Bassarath has been removed as vice president of Cricket West Indies (CWI).

At a CWI board of directors meeting on August 8, the regional body decided to revoke its appeal of an August 5 decision by the High Court of Guyana, which determined that Bassarath’s election as VP on March 25, 2023 was illegal, null and void.

CWI will now hold elections for the vacant post on September 20.

The Guyana Cricket Board had challenged Bassarath’s election after officially withdrawing its nomination of him for the post at CWI’s annual general meeting. Despite this move, the elections went ahead, with CWI saying everything was fair and transparent.

Commenting on the board’s position, CWI president Dr Kishore Shallow said, “This situation presents an invaluable opportunity to strengthen the CWI Memorandum and Articles of Association. Over time, policies and frameworks will always be tested. As a board, we must remain open-minded and committed to evolving in all aspects; this circumstance is a testament to such fact.”

Shallow thanked Bassarath for his professionalism amid the circumstances.

“I am particularly grateful for the level of co-operation and professionalism (with) which Mr Bassarath has handled this matter, and therefore extend my gratitude to him for such.”

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