Digicel concerned about 'Lucky' leaks

Digicel, the current sponsors of the West Indies team, have expressed "concern and disappointment" over the leaked report recently prepared by Justice Anthony Lucky, the chairman of the sponsorship negotiations review committee. The report - which observed that the Digicel deal could be declared null and void - was handed over to Ken Gordon, the chairman of the board, and was not expected to be made public.

Ben Atherton, Digicel's group marketing director, said in a press release, "We feel that the release of such unofficial reviews and leaked information does not serve the best interest of West Indies cricket or the objectives of the West Indies Cricket Board [WICB] Sponsorship Negotiations Review Committee in helping to move West Indies cricket forward in a positive manner.

"We have co-operated to the fullest extent with the Sponsorship Review Committee's initiative established by the WICB and respectfully await the official review of the committee report by the president of the WICB Mr Ken Gordon and the full board of the WICB."

He added that Digicel had entered the agreement in "good faith", reaffirming their commitment to support the development of the regional game.

"Digicel entered its sponsorship contract with the WICB in good faith with a view to encourage the return of West Indies cricket to its true potential. We are committed to helping West Indies cricket move forward in a positive manner, a development which will be welcomed by all parties and we are offering our support to both the WICB and WIPA [West Indies Players Association]."

The release also said that Digicel's main focus was "providing the necessary resources and support for players and fans to enjoy all of the benefits of the game now and in the future."