13th September, 2010: Port-of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago: -WIPA condemns the exclusion of Ramnaresh Sarwan from the list of players to be retained by the WICB for 2010-2011, in light of conflicting statements by the Chief Executive Officer of the West Indies Cricket Board, Dr. Ernest Hilaire. Since Mr. Ramnaresh Sarwan is one of the most senior and experienced batsmen in the West Indies cricket team, the Board’s decision has been questioned by “experts” and other fans alike.
Dr. Hilaire had, by letter of January 2010, informed Mr. Sarwan that, following a review of the West Indies Team Report of the October/November 2009 tour to Australia, it was drawing to his attention the Board’s concern about his attitude and approach to fitness and physical preparation. The report of this review has never been seen by either WIPA or Mr. Sarwan. By letter of January 11th 2010 the WICB acknowledged that it was not highlighting any specific incidents regarding these concerns but that its letter was merely to sensitize Mr. Sarwan to its desire for a higher level of commitment and application from him as a contracted player with the West Indies cricket team. The Chief Executive Officer‘s letter to Mr. Sarwan was copied to the President and CEO of WIPA, Mr. Dinanath Ramnarine.
By letter of January 21st, WIPA requested that the WICB specify the instances where Mr. Sarwan has demonstrated such apparently negative behavioral traits and also notified the WICB that since the supposed findings of a “review team” was never discussed with Mr. Sarwan that he should have the opportunity to be heard on the matter. WIPA also made it clear that it would be inequitable to take such a report into consideration with regard to any future selection processes pertinent to Mr. Sarwan in these circumstances. The WICB has not responded on this matter. {jfusion_discuss 793}
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