By: Tarish Bhatt
The tussle between the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and its players is never ending. According to a statement released by WICB, Dwayne Bravo, Marlon Samuels and Carlos Brathwaite have declined central contracts.
Meanwhile, the WICB didn’t reveal the reason why the trio opted not to accept the contracts. The Board, however, informed that the players did convey their decision to the selection panel.
The WICB is not in good terms with its players, especially seniors like Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and others. They haven’t offered contracts to Gayle, Pollard, Sunil Narine, Lendl Simmons and others.
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There are rumors that allrounder Samuels is soon going to bid adieu Test cricket. He had a horrid run with the bat in the series against India. Since then the speculations are doing rounds regarding his retirement.
The WICB has offered central contracts to 12 players, including Devendra Bishoo, Jermaine Blackwood and Shannon Gabriel. The contracts range from USD 100,000 to 150,000.
West Indies Contract Players List: Devendra Bishoo, Jermaine Blackwood, Kraigg Brathwaite, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Leon Johnson, Alzarri Joseph, Roston Chase, Miguel Cummins and Jomel Warrican.
