CWI holds emergency strategic meeting to tackle performance issues

At the request of Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Dr Kishore Shallow, an emergency summit of the Cricket Strategy & Officiating Committee will be held from August 10–11, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad. The two-day meeting aims to urgently address pressing challenges within West Indies cricket and implement immediate structural reforms.
The summit will gather committee members, including former West Indies players Dr Desmond Haynes, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, and Ian Bradshaw, alongside special invitees Sir Clive Lloyd and Sir Vivian Richards. Senior men’s team players and coaching staff, led by Head Coach Daren Sammy, will also be present.
CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe emphasised the importance of the gathering.
“This summit represents a critical turning point for West Indies cricket. “We hope to engage in frank, honest and solutions-orientated discussions with coaches, former and current players, and administrators,” said Bascombe. “What we hope will emerge is a unified vision and a clearly defined, comprehensive framework designed to correct systemic inadequacies and close the performance gap at the elite level. This is not about quick fixes but about identifying the structural reforms necessary across our development and high-performance systems and the strategic short- and long-term initiatives required to drive the necessary change.”
Day One will centre on “High Performance Strategy and Structural Reform”, featuring broad panel discussions around current team performance and immediate corrective strategies.
Day Two will shift focus to “Player-Centred High-Performance Solutions”, with active input from current players and coaching staff. Daren Sammy will lead a session on coaching feedback and tactical issues, while players will share first-hand insights and concerns.
This initiative is CWI’s direct response to ongoing performance concerns, with implementation of outcomes set to begin immediately. Progress updates will follow as restructuring efforts roll out across all levels of West Indies cricket.
Chief Executive Officer of CWI, Chris Dehring, underscored the urgency and intent behind the summit.
“This emergency strategic meeting is not simply a reaction but a necessary intervention. The performance of our senior men’s team has raised legitimate concerns among our fans, stakeholders and partners, and we could not afford to continue with business as usual,” he said. “We expect deep, transparent conversations with the people closest to the action, such as our players, coaches and selectors, and what we hope to emerge is a serious, organisation-wide commitment to change. As administrators, we are determined to support these reforms with the necessary resources, infrastructure and leadership. West Indies cricket deserves no less.”
A press briefing will be held at the conclusion of the summit on Monday, August 11, at 3:00 PM in the Hyatt Meeting Room. It will be streamed live on the Windies Cricket YouTube Channel and feature a moderated Q&A session open to both in-person journalists and online viewers.
Panellists for the briefing will include CWI CEO Chris Dehring, Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe, former captain Sir Clive Lloyd, and Cricket Strategy & Officiating Committee Chair Enoch Lewis. Bascombe will present key strategic outcomes and long-term plans emerging from the summit.