Viv Richards has thrown his considerable support behind the West Indies squad who are locked in a bitter pay dispute.
A contractual dispute that threatens to wreck the Caribbean team's chances of winning next month's ICC World T20 2016, to be played in India.
With only $27,600 on offer for the upcoming tournament, the players contend this represents up to a 80 percent reduction in earnings.
Darren Sammy has written to the board stating the players "can't accept" what was on offer.
The WICB had decided to omit Simmons from the ongoing Sri Lankan tour after the coach went on to publically criticise the board.
Phil Simmons had claimed in his outburst that there are outside influences in the West Indies selection matters.
Fletcher said that he hoped the misunderstanding would not affect his future with West Indies cricket.
Ramdin said he is confident that the West Indies will be able to bounce back after an atrocious show in the opening Test.
The 40-year-old was controversially dropped from the Test side to face Australia next week.
Lloyd led the selectors in leaving out Chanderpaul from the 12-member squad for the first Test against Australia.