CWI President confirms impending exit following Cabinet appointment

Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Dr Kishore Shallow has confirmed that he will not seek re-election when his current term ends, following his recent appointment as the Minister of Tourism and Maritime Affairs in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
In a video statement released by CWI, Shallow addressed growing speculation about whether his new ministerial duties would affect his leadership of the regional cricket body. He reassured stakeholders that he would continue to serve through the remainder of his term, but emphasised that he would step aside thereafter.
“I know that some of you may be concerned about my recent appointment to Cabinet and what it may mean for my continued service as President of Cricket West Indies. Let me be upfront and transparent with you, as I have always been,” Shallow said.

He explained that the decision followed careful consideration: “My conviction is that the work ahead requires steady leadership and a commitment to completing the reforms already set in motion. It is for this reason that I will conclude my current term, but with the intention not to seek re-election.”
Shallow acknowledged that holding both a political office and a major sports-administration role may appear unusual within the Caribbean. However, he noted that similar dual roles are common internationally.
“It is true that my appointment as a Minister while simultaneously serving as President of Cricket West Indies may seem slightly uncommon in our region; However, it is not unusual within the global cricket community,” he said, referencing colleagues at the International Cricket Council who have served as Ministers or Members of Parliament.
Before confirming his plans, Shallow stated that CWI conducted “comprehensive due diligence” to ensure there were no conflicts of interest and that all ethical and legal requirements were satisfied. According to him, the key concern was not legality but capacity.
“While there is no conflict of interest, the legitimate question is whether I can effectively manage both portfolios. Having consulted widely with our Board and leadership, I can assure you that I can and will.”
Shallow is expected to focus on completing ongoing reforms within CWI during the remainder of his presidency. The organisation will now begin preparing for a leadership transition once his term concludes.