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ANTIGUA: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has issued a statement regarding the safety of it’s players who are currently participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL), amid ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India.
At present, there are eight West Indian players participating in the IPL: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Rovman Powell are part of the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Nicholas Pooran and Shamar Joseph play for the Lucknow Super Giants; Shimron Hetmyer is with the Rajasthan Royals; Romario Shepherd is part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru; and Sherfane Rutherford represents the Gujarat Titans.
Meanwhile, five players are participating in the ongoing PSL 10: Jason Holder (Islamabad United), Gudakesh Motie and Shai Hope (Multan Sultans), Alzarri Joseph (Peshawar Zalmi), and Akeal Hosein (Quetta Gladiators).
According to Cricket West Indies, they are in active communication with the stakeholders of the Pakistan-India cricket boards.
“We are in active communication with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and our players currently involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL),” the official statement read
The statement further added that Cricket West Indies has engaged their strategic partner to ensure the safety of all West Indies players.
“We have also engaged our strategic partner, West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA), to coordinate and ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all West Indies players and support personnel in the region. The welfare of our people remains our highest priority,” it added.
The board also highlighted WIPA’s contribution to current safety initiatives, noting that the organisation works together to evaluate risks and provide support to players during their engagements in South Asia.
“CWI continues to receive regular updates through diplomatic, governmental, and cricketing channels and stands ready to offer assistance where necessary.”
“We remain committed to the spirit of international cricket and to supporting our players through this uncertain and sensitive period,” the release concluded.
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