AndyZaltzHair
Hall of Fame Member
**** WICB
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West Indies cricket discussion
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AndyZaltzHair
Hall of Fame Member
What a joke that Bravo's contract has been terminated and he's essentially dropped
OverratedSanity
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****ing woeful. What a joke of a board.
listento_me
U19 Captain
As much as there's all this talk of Bravo not getting that contract, he hasn't exactly been on fire has he?
My only issue is that lesser players than Bravo have that type of contract so why not Bravo?
There's some real issues with the board, background shenanigans, fighting, corruption, all sorts. Many top West Indian athletes are already being lost to track and field and basketball so the talent pool is shrinking as it is, these types of issues only make things worse.
My only issue is that lesser players than Bravo have that type of contract so why not Bravo?
There's some real issues with the board, background shenanigans, fighting, corruption, all sorts. Many top West Indian athletes are already being lost to track and field and basketball so the talent pool is shrinking as it is, these types of issues only make things worse.
ImpatientLime
International Regular
Hope the fella finds himself a permanent gig in county cricket.
**** the WICB.
**** the WICB.
Furball
Evil Scotsman
Seems fairly clear cut from the letter they've sent him that he's in breach of contract.
WindieWeathers
International Regular
Bravo's performances have not lived up to the talent he clearly has. Yes, perhaps three times out of ten he'll come off and look brilliant, but when ones looks at his home record for example it's simply not good enough. He should have just held his tongue, got on with the tour and then come back to the region and speak his mind about the contract situation. But no, like his brother he curses the president on a public forum and he really thinks there wasn't gonna be consequences? He was naive, fullstop.
Now I'm sure he will play for WI again as this sort of thing has happened in the past with Dwayne Bravo, Gayle and co speaking their minds and still being picked for WI. So this shouldn't be a major thing in the long term. Things do have to change though and what's interesting is Dave Cameron's position as president will be challenged early next year...personally I hope he's beaten this time so we can have a fresh start for all.
Now I'm sure he will play for WI again as this sort of thing has happened in the past with Dwayne Bravo, Gayle and co speaking their minds and still being picked for WI. So this shouldn't be a major thing in the long term. Things do have to change though and what's interesting is Dave Cameron's position as president will be challenged early next year...personally I hope he's beaten this time so we can have a fresh start for all.
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It doesn't even matter. Bravo was offered a Grade C contract which is flat out insulting. I'm pretty sure he'd made his mind up not to play for WI again anyway, and who can blame him. WICB just jumped on that opportunity to axe him.
It's the old "Oh you want to resign? Can't do that if we fire you first"
Beamer
International Vice-Captain
Bravo reacted awfully with that tweet and I can't really complain about him being sent home. You can't denigrate your employer like that. Of course, Cameron lied during his statement, has lied about countless players and even retweeted during a world cup match that Chris Gayle should retire. So how is he still in his job? When will he be held accountable for his performance that disenfranchises every player that has any spirit about them at all?
We have no senior players because as soon as they have been around the WICB long enough they get fed up, do something out of frustration and then that is it. They don't care about the best side playing at all. It is honestly the worst sporting man management I have come across. It is literally Camerons way or the highway. Do as he says and not as he does.
We often get frustrated at the T20 lot who won't play test cricket, but would any of you honestly choose to have an employer like that when you can get paid by extremely proffessionally run T20 franchises? I know which I would choose.
We have no senior players because as soon as they have been around the WICB long enough they get fed up, do something out of frustration and then that is it. They don't care about the best side playing at all. It is honestly the worst sporting man management I have come across. It is literally Camerons way or the highway. Do as he says and not as he does.
We often get frustrated at the T20 lot who won't play test cricket, but would any of you honestly choose to have an employer like that when you can get paid by extremely proffessionally run T20 franchises? I know which I would choose.
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Furball
Evil Scotsman
Bravo's been rubbish for ages. If his performnces merited a better contract he'd have gotten one.
Beamer
International Vice-Captain
He wasn't performing up to the standards he should be looking to achieve but he was still our second best batsman and best on overseas tours. To be offered the same as people who have played one series is a joke.
AndyZaltzHair
Hall of Fame Member
And so you give inferior players to him higher contract and expect him to sit like a duck.
Apart from the last tour where he was godly. Oh and his overseas career average of 50.