WIPA, WICB should work on the root causes

Bruce Aanensen, former CEO of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), agrees with Michael Holding that a short-term solution between the WIPA and WICB will do no good, and says there are deep-rooted issues which need to be settled. In an open letter to Shridath Ramphal, who was appointed arbitrator, Aanensen lists suggestions to end the impasse in CaribbeanCricket.com.

The statement made by Michael Holding regarding short term solutions is also very valid. I will join this call and ask that you do NOT seek to address the current impasse in West Indies Cricket and attempt to resolve the “present issues” as articulated by the parties concerned. These current issues are but a reflection of the underlying fundamental problems that have caused similar standoffs over the years, and will continue to do so if long term solutions are not found. I would like to suggest, that rather than fill in the cracks, plaster over the top and put a new coat of paint, to make the relationship look new, that you ask for some time to deliver a LONG TERM solution to the problems, and ease the pain of die hard West Indies supporters like myself and many others who are hurting as a result of the present predicament in which we find ourselves.