West Indies’ Kieron Pollard celebrates after bowling the delivery in which Darren Bravo (not pictured)
caught South Africa’s Colin Ingram (not pictured). Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Peter Cziborra, File
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By Azad Ali
West Indies ODI and Twenty20,
Captain Kieron Pollard says players
should use the break from competition
because of the deadly COVID-19
outbreak, to reflect on their careers
and how they can do better.
While acknowledging the health,
economic and other implications of
the spread of the virus which has
reached the Caribbean and forced
the cancellation and postponement
of several sporting events, Pollard
pointed out the silver lining in the
situation for cricketers.
He said it is a good time for introspection,
a good time for reflection,
“ah good time for you to look at
where you are as an individual in
your career and what you want to
achieve going forward.”
“You have to take this time in
order to do that and also keep your-
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Cricket West Indies CEO, Johnny
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CWI cash
crunch
By Azad Ali
Cricket West Indies (CWI) Chief
Executive Officer, Johnny Grave, has
cautioned that the governing body
needs to continue “living within its
means” as it seeks to further consolidate
its finances in the face of challenging
global conditions.
CWI has been hit by bleak finances
in recent years and lost an esti-
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CARIFTA
Games 2020
postponed
By Azad Ali
The 2020 CARIFTA Games is the latest
in a number of sporting events to be
postponed, as the coronavirus continues
to spread over the Caribbean.
In a statement, President of the
North American and Caribbean Athletics
Association (NACAC), Mike Sands,
said the decision was made following
consultation with the Executive Board
and the leadership of the Bermuda
National Athletic Association.
“This decision was not taken lightly
but in the best interest of all stakeholders
against the backdrop of the rapidly
evolving situation with regard to the
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REFLECTION
TIME
Pollard calls on WI cricketers to reflect
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