Published: Oct 17, 2014, 05:05 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 18, 2014, 04:49 AM (IST)
Oct 17, 2014
In a surprising turn of events, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) called off West Indies’ tour of India following the spat between the West Indies players, led by Dwayne Bravo, and the West Indies Players Association (WIPA).
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said they were “shocked and surprised” at the decision made by the WICB to cancel the series. According to the press release by the BCCI, the WICB had informed them that their players would return immediately.
The BCCI assured Indian fans and supporters that the decision to cancel the ongoing series was taken exclusively by WICB, and was neither supported nor condoned by the BCCI.
Given below is the media release from bcci.tv:
MEDIA RELEASE
BCCI shocked and surprised at WICB’s decision to cancel the ongoing tour of India.
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has informed the BCCI of its decision to cancel the rest of its ongoing tour to India because of a dispute with its players, and has advised the BCCI that its players will return home immediately.
The BCCI is shocked and extremely disappointed at the decision taken by the WICB. The WICB’s inability to resolve internal issues with its players and allowing the same to affect an ongoing bilateral series does not reflect well on any of those involved. The withdrawal gives little thought to the future of the game, the players and the long standing relations between the BCCI and the WICB.
The BCCI wishes to inform all its stakeholders, especially ardent fans of the Indian cricket team, that this is a unilateral decision taken by the WICB and its players, in spite of several appeals to the WICB to honour its commitment and complete the series.
The BCCI will pursue all options available to protect its rights, whilst seeking appropriate action from the ICC to ensure that its interests and those of the game at large will not suffer any damage due to such acts of indiscretion.
Sanjay Patel
Hony. Secretary
BCCI
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