With another three-year term secured as Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Dr. Kishore Shallow reaffirmed his commitment to cricket development in the region as he recently led a delegation to Grenada for a courtesy call on Prime Minister Honourable Dickon Mitchell.
Dr. Shallow was accompanied by CWI Chief Executive Officer Chris Dehring and Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe on the visit, which comes ahead of the highly anticipated Test series between West Indies and Australia, set to take place in Grenada from July 3-7. The series is expected to draw hundreds of Australian visitors, further boosting cricket’s presence in the Caribbean.
During the meeting, discussions centered on the continued collaboration between CWI and the Government of Grenada in developing cricket at all levels. A key highlight of the talks was the agreement to formalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening cricket infrastructure, grassroots programs, and opportunities for young players in Grenada.
"Cricket plays a vital role in every Grenadian community, and we need to invest more in its development, especially at the grassroots level, ensuring that the young players at the primary schools get opportunities to learn and play the game. Cricket is more than just a game for Grenadians. It is the one sport that has the power to bring people together for generations, and so we must invest in our young players starting from the primary school level," Prime Minister Mitchell stated.
Dr. Shallow acknowledged the commendable strides that Prime Minister Mitchell and the Government of Grenada have made in the sport.
"The conversation with Prime Minister Mitchell reaffirmed the shared commitment to nurturing young talent, enhancing infrastructure, and strengthening partnerships that will propel West Indies cricket forward. This collaboration holds great promise for the future of our cricket, and we look forward to the positive impact it will have on the region," he noted.
Caption: (from left) CWI CEO Chris Dehring, Grenada Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell, CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow, CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe.