{"id":740629,"date":"2026-06-16T17:57:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T17:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/740629\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T17:57:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T17:57:12","slug":"cwi-president-and-jamaica-sports-minister-discuss-strategic-partnership-to-advance-cricket-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/740629\/","title":{"rendered":"CWI PRESIDENT AND JAMAICA SPORTS MINISTER DISCUSS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE CRICKET DEVELOPMENT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-block-key=\"2iu5v\">KINGSTON, Jamaica\u00a0\u2013 President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Dr. the Hon. Kishore Shallow, recently met with Jamaica\u2019s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia \u201cBabsy\u201d Grange, to discuss a range of initiatives aimed at strengthening cricket in Jamaica and contributing to the growth of West Indies cricket.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"richtext-image full-width\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/f7ce9d4e-8dbe-4d92-b68d-d7ffa918470c.width-800.png\" width=\"800\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"c0hci\">The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration between Cricket West Indies, the Government of Jamaica, and the Jamaica Cricket Association, with particular emphasis on grassroots development, coaching education, pitch preparation, international hosting opportunities, and the long-term growth of the game across the island.<\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"67ce3\">Minister Grange underscored the importance of a united approach to rebuilding West Indies cricket, noting that governments, territorial boards, and Cricket West Indies all have a critical role to play. She also highlighted the need to invest in youth development by introducing more children to the game from an early age and creating stronger pathways for talent identification and progression.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"CWI President K Shallow &amp; Babsy 2026-Full-2\" class=\"richtext-image full-width\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d9512c85-a083-41b7-8fc3-3d491acbf483.width-800.png\" width=\"800\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"4n207\">Among the key areas discussed were strengthening partnerships to support schools cricket programmes, coach development initiatives, and improved pitch preparation standards throughout Jamaica. The meeting also explored opportunities surrounding cricket\u2019s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and the potential for Jamaican participation on that historic stage.<\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"6koqq\">The parties further discussed efforts to facilitate the return of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) to Jamaica and reaffirmed a shared commitment to ensuring that Sabina Park remains a desirable host venue for international cricket, including bilateral series featuring the West Indies.<\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"7v6ec\">Dr. Shallow welcomed the discussions and emphasized the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jamaica Group Full\" class=\"richtext-image full-width\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/153e95a8-3ef7-4baf-bfe6-7188222c0849.width-800.png\" width=\"800\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"11b7i\">Following the meeting Dr. Shallow shared:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dr K Shallow + Olvia Grange\" class=\"richtext-image full-width\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/d6e48931-44cc-4b16-97e0-b3f6af2970ad.width-800.png\" width=\"800\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"4cshr\">The meeting forms part of Cricket West Indies\u2019 ongoing engagement with regional governments and stakeholders as the organisation continues its efforts to strengthen the game\u2019s foundations and position West Indies cricket for long-term success.<\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"6tsqo\">President Shallow will also lead a delegation to engage the CARICOM Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on Cricket, chaired by the President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"cqs7s\">END<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"KINGSTON, Jamaica\u00a0\u2013 President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Dr. the Hon. 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