Disappointed with Hilaire’s response to Dr Anthony’s letter

TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor,

It is with disgust that I read the response from Ernest Hilaire, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), to the letter in the media from Dr Frank Anthony, Guyana’s Minister of Sport.

Mr Hilaire seems to have underestimated the intelligence of cricket fans in Guyana. Firstly, let me remind him that the first time Sarwan was dropped, Clyde Butts made it clear that the reason was the player’s fitness, not his age or performance. The chairman of selectors was at pains to make it clear that the batsman’s ability and performance were unquestionable. In this case, the reason has now shifted to age and policy. Can I ask what is the policy guiding the selection of Darren Sammy, and further, making him captain? For your information Mr Hilaire, Sammy would not even make my village team in Guyana. I urge you to stop playing games with the Guyanese people.

Secondly, in Chanderpaul’s case, you skilfully evaded addressing the method of requesting Chanderpaul to retire. It is highly unacceptable and rude to treat a man who has given his life to West Indies cricket in such a disrespectful manner. Can you answer why this talented player was used like a yoyo in the side? I emphasise the term USED. Look at his average and at his commitment and tell me under what condition he was dropped.

Finally, with regard to the exclusion of Chris Gale, have the selectors gone mad, or are they just vindictive, carefree and unprofessional? All around the world, this man is sought after, and here in the West Indies he is dropped.

Let me say that these three men and Jermaine Taylor are the core around which the future West Indies team must be built. In addition, Dwayne Bravo and Ramnaresh Sarwan are the leadership combination that should be used.

Yours truly,

Name and address withheld

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