CWI secures future of West Indies Cricket with historic multi-year contracts for men's and women's players

In a groundbreaking move, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has set a new example in the game by awarding multi-year contracts to its top men’s and women’s players for the first time in history for the 2024-25 season.

The historic contracts came on the back of a new four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the board and the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) in January 2024.

This milestone contract has laid the foundation for a more secure and promising future for West Indies cricket for both men and women, ensuring that the board's players are given the backing they need to thrive both on and off the field.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) announces historic multi-year contracts for Men's and Women's players

Among the senior men's players, a total of 15 were awarded the board contracts, with six of them securing coveted multi-year deals based on their outstanding performances during the 2023-2024 season.

These players have proven themselves to be the backbone of the team, and the board has rewarded their consistency and dedication with long-term commitments.

On the other hand, 15 senior women’s players have also been given the central contract, with three standout players earning multi-year contracts.

This bold yet historic move by the board is seen as a significant step toward building a stronger and more competitive West Indies cricket team.

The board has shown its commitment to nurturing its brightest talents by offering multi-year contracts, ensuring that they remain focused on achieving greatness while representing the Caribbean on the global stage both in men’s and women’s cricket.

'CWI has committed to maintaining open and honest dialogue with players'

Miles Bascombe, CWI Director of Cricket, said in an official statement: “CWI has committed to maintaining open and honest dialogue with players and being practical about the realities of the modern game.

The players have responded in kind, and the acceptance of multi-year contracts is an indication of clarity, confidence, and commitment on both sides. I’d like to congratulate the entire contracted cohort on their performances in the last assessment period, and I look forward to them building on those in the next one.”

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West Indies men’s players awarded multi-year international contracts are:

Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales.

West Indies men’s players awarded one-year international contracts are:

Alick Athanaze, Kraigg Brathwaite, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase*, Joshua Da Silva, Kavem Hodge*, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell.

West Indies women’s players awarded multi-year international contracts are:

Shemaine Campbelle, Hayley Matthews, and Stafanie Taylor.

West Indies women’s players awarded one-year international contracts are:

Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Ashmini Munisar*, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, and Rashada Williams.

Notably, the contract duration for players on a one-year deal spans from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. On the other hand, those awarded multi-year contracts will have their agreements run from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026.