Cricket West Indies (CWI) has published its Annual Report for the 2025 financial year, following the staging of its 27th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, March 21.
The virtual meeting was attended by representatives from each Full Member shareholder—Barbados Cricket Association (BCA), Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), Leeward Islands Cricket Board (LICB), Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB), and Windward Islands Cricket Board (WICB).
Also in attendance were representatives from various Special Members, including the West Indies Cricket Umpires Association (WICUA), and the West Indies Players Association (WIPA), with auditors, Grant Thornton, present for the reading of the audited Financial Statements.
The 2025 Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of the organisation’s performance across cricket operations, high-performance development, commercial activity, and financial management, while outlining the strategic priorities required to strengthen West Indies cricket in an evolving global landscape. It reflects on a year of transition and recalibration, as CWI continues to respond to the shifting dynamics of international and franchise cricket, while reinforcing its commitment to sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness.
In his President’s message, Dr. The Hon. Kishore Shallow, spoke to the challenges facing the organisation and the global game.
“It is clear that the continued rise of franchise cricket increasingly dominates the international game. Cricket West Indies is not immune to this reality, as we are already experiencing its effects in areas such as the acquisition of commercial partnerships, player retention, and the negotiation of broadcasting and media rights. Importantly, the International Cricket Council is aware of these dynamics and will inevitably have to play a leading role in addressing a significant global trend, one that poses a long-term challenge to the traditional international game.”
The President emphasized the collective approach required at the regional level to ensure long-term sustainability.
“The time has certainly come, perhaps overdue even, for greater emphasis to be placed on our domestic and regional systems. While West Indies cricket represents the pinnacle of achievement, the journey begins much earlier: in our schools, our communities, and our clubs. The entire model of cricket development in our region requires careful re-examination and thoughtful redesign to ensure a stronger and more sustainable pathway for the future.”
Chief Executive Officer, Chris Dehring, outlined a clear roadmap for modernising CWI’s cricket production pipeline to meet the demands of contemporary professional sport.
“First, we must attract from much earlier stages of development more of the best male and female athletes in the region, aligning with what obtains in modern professional sport and creating clear, aspirational pathways to professional careers. Second, we must re-engineer our tournament and administrative structures to improve both productivity and financial sustainability. Third, the retooling of the production pipeline with modern training facilities and infrastructure is paramount.”
The 2025 Annual Report underscores Cricket West Indies’ commitment to transformation, innovation, and unity as it navigates a rapidly changing cricket landscape. With a renewed emphasis on grassroots development, high-performance systems, and financial sustainability, the organisation is positioning itself to build a stronger, more competitive future for West Indies cricket.
All interested persons are encouraged to read the full report and 2024/25 Financial Statements which can be viewed HERE or by visiting the Financial Accounts page on www.windies.com . (windiescricket)
