Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 25% reduction in retainer fees for internationally contracted men’s players as part of a major financial restructuring programme.
The reduction will take effect from October 2026 and remain in place until September 2027. International contracts will continue to run for 12 months, while domestic player retainers will be reduced from 12 months to seven months, covering October 2026 to April 2027.
CWI Chief Executive Chris Dehring said the measures followed discussions with the West Indies Players’ Association and players, describing the changes as necessary to improve the board’s financial position.
“We appreciate the spirit of cooperation of the West Indies Players’ Association and the players,” Dehring said, adding that the measures were “a necessary step towards financial stability.”
The restructuring will also affect domestic cricket, with CWI suspending the men’s Super50 tournament and women’s T20 Blaze this season as it seeks to reduce operational costs.
Dehring said the cost of domestic travel and accommodation had become a significant financial burden, revealing that CWI had spent more than US$80 million on domestic airlines over the past 15 years.
CWI plans to use alternative preparations for the men’s ODI team ahead of the 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign, including white-ball matches against England A and an ODI training camp. (Newswire)
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