Jagdeo Warns WICB - Give Us Our Money Or Else!

According to a Kaieteur News article I saw today, President Jagdeo has issued a stern warning to the West Indies Cricket Board to hand over Guyana's share of the Cricket World Cup 2007 earnings or face a lawsuit.

Jagdeo was speaking at a press briefing yesterday at the Office of the President when he issued the warning. The Head of State contends that the money spent to host the Cricket World Cup was a good investment but, “they have our money and they are not paying us…we want our money that we earned!”

The sum at hand is some US$1 million, according to President Jagdeo, and this sum represents the gate receipts.

Interesting indeed......
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Samuels Reported for Suspected Illegal Action!

The ICC today confirmed that West Indies bowler Marlon Samuels has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action on one particular delivery by the match officials following completion of the third Test match between South Africa and the West Indies in Durban on Saturday.

The report was made by on-field umpires Simon Taufel and Aleem Dar, and third umpire Brian Jerling.

This is not a surprise to anyone who has been looking at Samuels bowl, including the WICB Chairman of Selectors and Jackie Hendricks. The only surprise is that it has taken this time to be formally recognised. Knowing how the ICC analysis goes, do not be surprised if, with some coaching, Samuels passes the biomechanical tests. I remember when Lawson was reported the second time, David Moore boasted how they had hoodwinked the biomechanist. In fact, I had cause to write the biomechanist to clarify several issues of his report.

There are a lot of pelters around and we need to weed them out. This has nothing to do with the 15 degree rule and is not a judgement on Marlon.

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CONGRATS TO GAYLE AND THE BOYS!

Congratulations are in place to our victorious team after their convincing and historic win over South Africa.

This win had nothing to do with Clive Lloyd or John Dyson or with the recent changes at the WICB Management. It had to do with the leadership of Chris Gayle who, if Ken Gordon had his way, may not even be playing for the West Indies.

Let us wish them the best and avoid the "turn the corner" mentality.

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