NEW DELHI: The Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that elections for the position of vice president will be held on September 20. The decision was made during a Board of Directors meeting on August 8, following a recent judicial ruling from the High Court of Guyana regarding the challenge to the vice president’s election initiated by the Guyana Cricket Board. The CWI stated in a press release that the re-elections will be conducted as soon as possible.
as a result of this decision, Azim Bassarath has stepped down from the role of vice president for CWI. Kishore Shallow, the CWI president, believes that this situation offers an opportunity to enhance the CWI Memorandum and Articles of Association.
He stated, “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 also expressed his appreciation for Bassarath’s cooperation and professionalism in handling the matter. According to the CWI Articles of Association, a Special Meeting of Members will be convened on September 20 with the sole purpose of electing a new vice president.
