Cricket West Indies announces multi-year contracts for selective men's and women's cricketers
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has, for the first time, announced multi-year contracts for star men's and women's cricketers for the next two years. The historical announcement comes as part of the new four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) and the board signed in January 2024.
Fifteen men's players have been contracted, with six falling under the multi-year contracts category based on their performances during the 2023-2024 evaluation period. Of the 15 women's players contracted, three have been awarded multi-year contracts.
Among the men's 15-member group, Kavem Hodge and Roston Chase are new additions. The women's side has maintained consistency, but a handful of players' grades have shifted. The move to announce multi-year contracts also comes with increased pay.
Men's multi-year contracted players: Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales.
Men's one-year contracted players: Alick Athanaze, Kraigg Brathwaite, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Joshua da Silva, Kavem Hodge, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell.
Women's multi-year contracted players: Shemaine Campbelle, Hayley Matthews, Stefanie Taylor.
Women's one-year contracted players: Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Ashmini Munisar, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Rashada Williams.
"I’d like to congratulate the entire contracted cohort on their performances in the last assessment" - Cricket West Indies director
CWI director Miles Bascombe addressed the acceptance of the multi-year contracts by the players as a sign of confidence and clarity from both sides. He stated (as quoted by the official website):
"CWI has committed to maintaining open and honest dialogue with players and being practical about the realities of the modern game. The players have responded in kind and the acceptance of multi-year contracts is an indication of clarity, confidence, and commitment on both sides. I’d like to congratulate the entire contracted cohort on their performances in the last assessment period and I look forward to them building on those in next one."
The one-year contracts run from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, while the multi-year contracts are from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.