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This is an archive article published on August 5, 2006

End of WI contract row in sight

The latest contract dispute between the West Indies Cricket Board and players could be resolved by the weekend...

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The latest contract dispute between the West Indies Cricket Board WICB and players could be resolved by the weekend, according to players8217; representative Dinanath Ramnarine.

8220;We have been talking and things are progressing slowly. In fact, I8217;m optimistic that we can make an announcement of a settlement in the next 24 to 48 hours,8221; Ramnarine said.

A deal between would clear the way for West Indies to field a full-strength team at next month8217;s proposed tri-series with India and Australia. Doubts over West Indies8217; entry caused India to invite Sri Lanka and New Zealand to be on standby.

The West Indies Players8217; Association WIPA threatened action last month when Dwayne Bravo did not receive a retainer contract because of his personal endorsement with a competitor of WICB8217;s main sponsor. Ramnarine said the cash-strapped board needed to approach the players first before any agreement. He said he wasn8217;t looking for another fight but a fair deal for the players.

 

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