Cricket West Indies has released its Annual Report for the 2025 financial year, and it paints a picture of an organisation at a crossroads.
The Cricket West Indies Annual Report, tabled at last Saturday’s 27th Annual General Meeting, is candid about the pressures facing West Indies cricket, from the rise of franchise competitions to concerns about player retention and commercial growth.
The virtual AGM brought together representatives from all six Full Member boards – Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, the Leewards, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Windwards – along with the West Indies Players Association, the Umpires Association, and auditors Grant Thornton.
In his President’s message, Dr. Kishore Shallow warned that franchise cricket is reshaping the global game, and CWI is already feeling the effects on sponsorship, broadcasting rights, and player retention.
He called for an urgent rethink of how the region develops cricketers, from schools and clubs, all the way to the regional stage.
CEO Chris Dehring echoed that, outlining three priorities: attracting top athletes earlier, restructuring tournaments for better financial returns, and upgrading training facilities across the region.
The report frames 2025 as a year of transition but insists CWI is focused on building a more competitive and sustainable future for West Indies cricket.