Cameron not interested in CWI presidency

FORMER PRESIDENT of Cricket West Indies (CWI) Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron said that for now, he has no plans of returning to the post despite elections fast approaching.

The Jamaican, who held the title of CWI president for six years, made the disclosure in an interview with The Gleaner during a press conference, where it was announced that he would be honoured by the Cricket Hall of Fame this weekend.

Cameron, who held the title of CWI for six years, said that for now, he has no plans of returning to the post, despite elections fast approaching.

“I have no plans of returning to the JCA or West Indies cricket. However, I love the sport and the opportunities that it has afforded me. So if I was asked to step up, I can’t say that I would say no at this point in time. However, I must say, it would have to be under different circumstances. That’s where I would leave it at,” he said.

“I spent 17 years of my life for free. It was a thankless job, but certainly, if I would have to do it again, it would be very different. I’ve enjoyed watching players develop, and there’s a particular thing about my presidency, if you make the organisation strong, it would last as against focusing in on any player,” Cameron added.

THREE LIMITED-OVERS MATCHES

The Cricket Hall of Fame, in association with Wilco Sports Enterprise and the North America Cricket Authority (NACA), is set to host three limited-overs cricket matches over the coming weekend to show gratitude to Cameron, the former CWI administrator.

Speaking with The Gleaner, Cameron said he is more than pleased with the gesture that is being shown to him.

“It’s really an amazing feeling. I’ve spent a lot of time in the sport, and my family would have seen the sacrifices, and it’s very good for them to see, while I’m alive, some honour and token being shown for that. I’ve served West Indies cricket for 17 unbroken years, the JCA (Jamaica Cricket Association) for nine years, and the Kensington Cricket Club for 19 years.

“It’s been a journey. Words can’t express the heartfelt thanks to the Cricket Hall of Fame for bestowing this honour. It’s really just a tournament named in honour, but it also highlights that there are persons that recognise the contribution that we’ve made to the game,” said Cameron.

The matches will bowl off on Saturday at Kensington Oval with the Portland Women against an All Jamaica XI at 10 a.m. in a T10 fixture, followed by the South East St Elizabeth Masters vs May Pen Lions Masters in a T20 fixture starting at noon. The final fixture on the cards will be played at 3 p.m. between the Melbourne Masters and Where Are They Now Masters.

The final will be played on Sunday at Manley Horne playing field in St Elizabeth, starting at noon, where the winning team will take home $150,000 and the runners-up collecting $50,000.

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