Nanan blasts WICB over Sarwan, Ramdin snub

Former West Indies off-spinner Rangy Nanan has slammed the regional cricket board for its decision to axe Ramnaresh Sarwan and Denesh Ramdin from the list of players offered central retainer contracts.



Nanan labeled the move a backward step and said it would serve to further undermine the confidence of the players.



Sarwan and Ramdin were among six players snubbed for contracts when the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) announced the 14-man list on Tuesday.



The trio of Narsingh Deonarine, Dave Bernard and Travis Dowlin were also overlooked for contracts, though Bernard was offered a developmental contract.



Nanan says the decision to ignore wicketkeeper Ramdin was sending the wrong signal to the player.



The 25-year-old Ramdin has struggled with his batting form of recent while Sarwan has struggled with injury and has not played a Test since last December.