Ken Gordon Quotations

We felt it was better to go in this direction at this time. It's not indefinite but the decision is to just go with the captain at this time.

We held separate discussions with Brian and we believe it is in the best interest of West Indies cricket for him to return to the job.

So for the next few months, until we have a new person in place, it will put a little more pressure on me in terms of having to go up there on a weekly basis to ensure that's done.

I am happy to state that the issue of retainer contracts has been dealt with successfully. A lot of compromises have been made on both sides and a framework has been agreed upon, paving the way to move forward.

Today, we have an opportunity to turn a new page. Players will be on contract to cover entire package and earnings. They will have certain obligations. Every day, they will be under the control of a coach.

We have considered both the Stanford offer and the suggestion from the Grenville Phillips committee and we are working to refine what these would actually mean to us in cost-benefits.

Every day, they will be under the control of the coach. He may want them to play in a territorial match. He may want them in a classroom. Everyone on a retainer will be under year-long development program, the same as with all international teams.

I have relied on his sound knowledge of the business of cricket, his absolute integrity and his tireless commitment to West Indies cricket.

In a dynamic situation where things are always happening everyday, there are agreements and disagreements, but you carry on. If somebody feels that they have had enough, and it's time they look for something else, you have got to understand this.