West Indies players have signed World Cup contracts

The West Indies Players' Association has announced that player contracts for the World Cup have been signed, despite rumours circulating in the region's media that the issue remained unresolved.

"The contract was only sent to WIPA by the board on Wednesday, March 14, more than one month following the binding award of the Arbitrators, and after several efforts by WIPA to get action on the matter," the association said in a media release.

"Immediately on receiving the contracts, WIPA sought legal advice, and advised the players to sign, notwithstanding the fact that the contracts deviated from certain agreed provisions. These will be referred to further arbitration in order to avoid any distractions or undue concerns on the part of our players."