WICB announces list of approved cricket

The West Indies Cricket Board has announced the complete list of all approved cricket within its jurisdiction, with a view to protect the integrity of cricket in the region.

"The WICB takes very seriously it's responsibility in overseeing cricket in the West Indies and as such we are making public the list of approved cricket so that there can be no doubt by any stakeholder as to what matches or events are approved by the WICB," the board's chief executive Ernest Hilaire said. "There is a complete list of not only approved cricket but what is deemed 'pre-approved cricket' and we have worked closely with all the territorial boards to put together a thorough listing for all stakeholders to be au fait with.

"As the custodian of cricket in this part of the world, the WICB - like other boards around the world - must be proactive and exercise diligence in protecting the integrity of the game and one way to do this is to ensure that all the information pertaining to the approval of cricket is widely available."

Applications for approval of a cricket match or event - outside of what is detailed in the List of Approved and Pre-approved cricket - must be made in writing to the WICB at least 30 days prior to the start of the event.

"We certainly expect that there will be applications forthcoming and we look forward to working with all those who have the best interest of West Indies cricket at heart in an effort to improve the quality of the game in the region," Hilaire said.

The approvals, effective from August 1, are in accordance with applicable ICC regulations.