Sarwan disappointed by WICB snub
Published:Friday | September 3, 2010 | 12:00 AM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC):
Ramnaresh Sarwan says he was not surprised at being overlooked for a central retainer contract, but says the firestorm created by the West Indies Cricket Board's (WICB) move would not distract him from leading Guyana at the Champions League Twenty20 in South Africa starting next week.
The former West Indies captain was dumped from the list of 14 offered contracts by the WICB, due to what the board called "unsatisfactory" levels of general fitness.
One of six
He was one of six players, along with Denesh Ramdin, Jerome Taylor, Narsingh Deonarine, Dave Bernard and Travis Dowlin, who were snubbed.
"To be honest, I was not surprised ... I knew for about three weeks now and even before that I was reading between the lines. My focus is on ensuring our team represents Guyana and the entire region in the best possible way in South Africa," Sarwan said on Wednesday.
"We (Guyana) have a job to do in South Africa and me not getting a contract is not a distraction. They (WICB) made their decision and they must have their reasons.
"I continue to be fully committed to representing the West Indies and at this point I am fitter than I was a year ago."