Ultra Posted 10 July 2009 Posted 10 July 2009 Sky The West Indies have responded to a players' boycott by naming a second string side to face Bangladesh on Thursday. Captain Chris Gayle, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Ramnaresh Sarwan are among those who will sit out the first Test due to a long-standing row over retainer contracts for players. The West Indies Players' Association have recommended that the players take the action, with WIPA president Dinanath Ramnarine saying: "We have made every effort since our meeting (with the West Indies Cricket Board) in April to have the matters agreed upon honoured and those that were still to be agreed upon resolved in an amicable way. "The fact remains the players have played their last four tournaments without a contract. "They are now being asked to play their fifth consecutive series without a contract, which is highly unacceptable." The WICB have responded by naming a team made up of veterans and up-and-coming players. Floyd Reifer will return to the international stage 10 years after his last appearance to captain the side, with Darren Sammy and Tino Best also set to be included. Kraigg Brathwaite, a 16-year-old, is the youngest member of the 16-man squad
Ultra Posted 10 July 2009 Author Posted 10 July 2009 Still giving the Banglas a right bashing though..
Fox You Forest Posted 10 July 2009 Posted 10 July 2009 Bangladesh don't seem to be learning a thing in test cricket. Floyd Reifer, what a name that is.
Corky Posted 13 July 2009 Posted 13 July 2009 Bangladesh won by 95 runs- their second Test victory in the nine years as a Test-playing nation.
Ultra Posted 14 July 2009 Author Posted 14 July 2009 The West Indies Cricket Board have a lot to answer for.
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