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The '''Windward Islands Cricket Board''' is the ruling body for [[cricket]] in the following West Indian islands: [[Grenada]], [[Saint Lucia]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]] and [[Dominica]]. Although Dominica is geographically part of the [[Leeward Islands]], as it was part of the Windward Islands colony from 1940 until its independence, its cricket federation remains a part of the [[Windward Islands]].
The '''Windward Islands Cricket Board''' is the ruling body for [[cricket]] in the following West Indian islands: [[Grenada]], [[Saint Lucia]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]] and [[Dominica]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Webmaster |date=2024-05-24 |title=Windwards Cricket Board to push Youth Development Programmes - Searchlight |url=https://www.searchlight.vc/sports/2024/05/24/windwards-cricket-board-push-youth-development-programmes/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=www.searchlight.vc |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Windward Islands Cricket Board appoints first female selector {{!}} Loop Caribbean News |url=https://caribbean.loopnews.com/content/windward-islands-cricket-board-appoints-first-female-selector |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=Loop News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Windward Islands Cricket Board introduces term limit for Presidency {{!}} Loop Caribbean News |url=https://caribbean.loopnews.com/content/windward-islands-cricket-board-introduces-term-limit-presidency |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=Loop News |language=en}}</ref>. Although Dominica is geographically part of the [[Leeward Islands]], as it was part of the Windward Islands colony from 1940 until its independence, its cricket federation remains a part of the [[Windward Islands]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=History of Dominica {{!}} Events, People, Dates, & Facts {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Dominica |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref>.


== History and Formation ==
⚫
The Secretariat of WICB is based in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, while the franchise (Windwards Volcanoes) is based in Grenada.
The Windward Islands Cricket Board was established in the early 20th century to unify and coordinate cricket activities across the islands. Initially, cricket in the Windward Islands was managed independently by the individual islands, but as the sport grew in popularity, the need for a centralized body became apparent. The WICB was officially formed to streamline operations, facilitate inter-island competitions, and ensure representation in regional and international cricket .


== Structure and Governance ==
Dr. Kishore Shallow was elected as president in 2019, replacing Emmanuel Nathan.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://searchlight.vc/searchlight/front-page/2019/05/28/dr-kishore-shallow-elected-president-of-wicbc/|title=Dr Kishore Shallow elected president of WICBC|work=The Searchlight|date=28 May 2019|accessdate=7 August 2020}}</ref>
The Windward Islands Cricket Board is composed of representatives from each of the member islands<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Garner questions proposed dissolution of WICB |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/joel-garner-questions-caricom-s-proposed-dissolution-of-wicb-996277 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>. Each island has its own cricket association that operates under the umbrella of the WICB. The Board's structure includes a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and other executive members who are elected by the member associations<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Admin |title=About Us |url=https://windwardscricket.com/about-us/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=Windwards Cricket Inc |language=en-US}}</ref>. The WICB functions as a part of [[Cricket West Indies|Cricket West Indies (CWI)]], which is the governing body for cricket in the [[West Indies]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=CWI appoints Bascombe as director of cricket for three years |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/west-indies-board-appoints-miles-bascombe-as-director-of-cricket-for-three-years-1385167 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>.

⚫
The Secretariat of WICB is based in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, while the franchise (Windwards Volcanoes) is based in Grenada<ref name=":2" />.

The most recent elections for the Board were held in May 2023, resulting in Mr. Dwain Gill being elected as president and Mr. Clement Marcellin as vice president<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gill formalized as Windwards President |url=https://thevincentian.com/gill-formalized-as-windwards-president-p26304-139.htm |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=thevincentian.com}}</ref>. Dr. Kishore Shallow had earlier relinquished the post after he was elected as the president of Cricket West Indies. Dr. Shallow had served as the WICB president from 2019 to 2023<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shallow and Bassarath elected to lead Cricket West Indies |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/kishore-shallow-and-azim-bassarath-elected-to-lead-cricket-west-indies-1365372 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>.

== Role and Functions ==
The WICB is responsible for the administration of all cricket-related activities in the Windward Islands<ref name=":1" />. This includes organizing domestic competitions, developing cricket infrastructure, managing youth and development programs, and selecting teams for regional and international competitions. The Board also focuses on promoting the sport at the grassroots level to ensure a steady flow of talent for the future.

=== Domestic Competitions ===
The Windward Islands have a vibrant domestic cricket scene with several competitions held annually. The most prominent of these is the Windward Islands Cricket Championship, which features teams from the member islands competing against each other. Additionally, the Board oversees club competitions and various age-group tournaments to nurture young talent<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last= |date=2010-09-03 |title=WICB and Digicel Launch Youth Cricket Development Programme |url=https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/wicb-and-digicel-launch-youth-cricket-development-programme/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=The St Kitts Nevis Observer |language=en-US}}</ref> .

=== Youth Development ===
The WICB places a strong emphasis on youth development, running numerous programs to identify and train young cricketers. These initiatives include school cricket programs, talent scouting camps, and specialized coaching clinics<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-03 |title=Developing Young Cricketers in the Windward Islands: Time to Provide Opportunities – Spiceislander.com |url=https://spiceislander.com/developing-young-cricketers-in-the-windward-islands-time-to-provide-opportunities/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |language=en-US}}</ref>. The Board also collaborates with schools and local communities to promote cricket as a means of personal development and social cohesion<ref name=":3" />.

== Achievements and Contributions ==
The region has produced several outstanding cricketers who have gone on to represent the West Indies at the international level. Notable players include [[Devon Smith]], [[Daren Sammy]], and [[Johnson Charles]], who have all made substantial contributions to West Indies cricket<ref>{{Cite web |title=Daren Sammy Profile - Cricket Player West Indies {{!}} Stats, Records, Video |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/daren-sammy-53115 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Devon Smith Profile - Cricket Player West Indies {{!}} Stats, Records, Video |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/devon-smith-52962 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Johnson Charles Profile - Cricket Player West Indies {{!}} Stats, Records, Video |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/johnson-charles-333066 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref>.


==Windward Islands Constituent Associations==
==Windward Islands Constituent Associations==
*[[Dominica Cricket Association]]
*Dominica Cricket Association
*[[Grenada Cricket Association]]
*Grenada Cricket Association
*[[St. Lucia Cricket Association]]
*St. Lucia Cricket Association
*[[St. Vincent & the Grenadines Cricket Association]]
*St. Vincent & the Grenadines Cricket Association


==Principals of Windward Islands Cricket Board==
==Principals of Windward Islands Cricket Board==
===WICB Presidents===
===List of WICB Presidents===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
⚫
*Julian Hunte
!'''Office holder'''
⚫
*Lennox John
!'''Tenure'''
⚫
*Emmanual Nanthan
|-
*Dr. Kishore Shallow: 2019–present
⚫
|Julian Hunte
|
|-
⚫
|Lennox John
|
|-
⚫
|Emmanual Nanthan
|
|-
|[[Kishore Shallow|Dr. Kishore Shallow]]
|2019-2023
|-
|Dwain Gill
|2023-present
|}


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Windward Islands cricket team]]
* [[Windward Islands cricket team]]
* [[List of Windward Islands first-class cricketers]]
* [[Cricket in the West Indies]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 07:58, 5 July 2024

Windward Islands Cricket Board of Control
SportCricket
JurisdictionNational
AbbreviationWICB
AffiliationCricket West Indies
HeadquartersArnos Vale, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
ChairmanKishore Shallow
CEODwain Gill
SecretaryKezron Walters
Men's coachShirley Clarke
Women's coachSamantha Lynch
SponsorWINLOTT Inc.[1]
Official website
www.windwardscricket.com

The Windward Islands Cricket Board is the ruling body for cricket in the following West Indian islands: Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Dominica[2][3][4]. Although Dominica is geographically part of the Leeward Islands, as it was part of the Windward Islands colony from 1940 until its independence, its cricket federation remains a part of the Windward Islands[5].

History and Formation

The Windward Islands Cricket Board was established in the early 20th century to unify and coordinate cricket activities across the islands. Initially, cricket in the Windward Islands was managed independently by the individual islands, but as the sport grew in popularity, the need for a centralized body became apparent. The WICB was officially formed to streamline operations, facilitate inter-island competitions, and ensure representation in regional and international cricket .

Structure and Governance

The Windward Islands Cricket Board is composed of representatives from each of the member islands[6]. Each island has its own cricket association that operates under the umbrella of the WICB. The Board's structure includes a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and other executive members who are elected by the member associations[7]. The WICB functions as a part of Cricket West Indies (CWI), which is the governing body for cricket in the West Indies[8].

The Secretariat of WICB is based in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, while the franchise (Windwards Volcanoes) is based in Grenada[7].

The most recent elections for the Board were held in May 2023, resulting in Mr. Dwain Gill being elected as president and Mr. Clement Marcellin as vice president[9]. Dr. Kishore Shallow had earlier relinquished the post after he was elected as the president of Cricket West Indies. Dr. Shallow had served as the WICB president from 2019 to 2023[10].

Role and Functions

The WICB is responsible for the administration of all cricket-related activities in the Windward Islands[6]. This includes organizing domestic competitions, developing cricket infrastructure, managing youth and development programs, and selecting teams for regional and international competitions. The Board also focuses on promoting the sport at the grassroots level to ensure a steady flow of talent for the future.

Domestic Competitions

The Windward Islands have a vibrant domestic cricket scene with several competitions held annually. The most prominent of these is the Windward Islands Cricket Championship, which features teams from the member islands competing against each other. Additionally, the Board oversees club competitions and various age-group tournaments to nurture young talent[11] .

Youth Development

The WICB places a strong emphasis on youth development, running numerous programs to identify and train young cricketers. These initiatives include school cricket programs, talent scouting camps, and specialized coaching clinics[2][12]. The Board also collaborates with schools and local communities to promote cricket as a means of personal development and social cohesion[11].

Achievements and Contributions

The region has produced several outstanding cricketers who have gone on to represent the West Indies at the international level. Notable players include Devon Smith, Daren Sammy, and Johnson Charles, who have all made substantial contributions to West Indies cricket[13][14][15].

Windward Islands Constituent Associations

  • Dominica Cricket Association
  • Grenada Cricket Association
  • St. Lucia Cricket Association
  • St. Vincent & the Grenadines Cricket Association

Principals of Windward Islands Cricket Board

List of WICB Presidents

Office holder Tenure
Julian Hunte
Lennox John
Emmanual Nanthan
Dr. Kishore Shallow 2019-2023
Dwain Gill 2023-present

See also

References

  1. ^ Release, Press (9 April 2024). "WINLOTT Raises Sponsorship for Windwards Under-19 Cricket". St Vincent Times. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b Webmaster (24 May 2024). "Windwards Cricket Board to push Youth Development Programmes - Searchlight". www.searchlight.vc. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Windward Islands Cricket Board appoints first female selector | Loop Caribbean News". Loop News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Windward Islands Cricket Board introduces term limit for Presidency | Loop Caribbean News". Loop News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  5. ^ "History of Dominica | Events, People, Dates, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Garner questions proposed dissolution of WICB". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  7. ^ a b Admin. "About Us". Windwards Cricket Inc. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  8. ^ "CWI appoints Bascombe as director of cricket for three years". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Gill formalized as Windwards President". thevincentian.com. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Shallow and Bassarath elected to lead Cricket West Indies". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  11. ^ a b "WICB and Digicel Launch Youth Cricket Development Programme". The St Kitts Nevis Observer. 3 September 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Developing Young Cricketers in the Windward Islands: Time to Provide Opportunities – Spiceislander.com". 3 October 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Daren Sammy Profile - Cricket Player West Indies | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Devon Smith Profile - Cricket Player West Indies | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  15. ^ "Johnson Charles Profile - Cricket Player West Indies | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
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