Clive Lloyd, the legendary former West Indies captain, appears to have suffered a major setback in his efforts to become the next president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).
|Last Updated: Feb 24, 2013, 11:14 AM IST|Source: Bureau
Kingston (Jamaica): Clive Lloyd, the legendary former West Indies captain, appears to have suffered a major setback in his efforts to become the next president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).
At least two regional cricket boards have refused to second his nomination by the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), reports in the region suggest.
Lloyd was nominated by the GCB Thursday ahead of Friday`s deadline. However, under election rules, a presidential candidate must also be nominated by a second regional board.
In Jamaica, TV J sports has reported that Lloyd has been experiencing difficulties getting that second nomination.
The former West Indies captain was expecting support from the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) but Friday the TTCB appeared to have had a change of heart.
"I have left it to them. If they don`t, well that`s it. You know I will just leave it as it is. If I cannot get a second nomination I can`t say I have not tried to help our cricket and get it back on track," Lloyd told TV J in a telephone interview Friday night.
"They had another meeting today. I don`t know if they have, they might change their mind. It`s entirely up to them."
Reports from Port-of-Spain suggest that the TTCB wants to remain neutral and not openly support any particular candidate in the run up to the WICB elections.
Lloyds has also made attempts to seek a second nomination from another influential regional board.
"I sent something to Barbados," said the former skipper.
"There was a manifesto sent to them and I sincerely hope that they had a look at it and they may think I am the person they should back. If not, back to the old grind again."
Lloyd`s previous attempts at a presidential shot were blocked on the grounds that he did not meet the residential requirement since his home was outside the West Indies at that time.
Lloyd is hoping to challenge incumbent president Julian Hunte and vice president Dave Cameroon of Jamaica for the top spot at the March 27 elections in Barbados where fourteen votes will decide the outcome.
IANS
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Setting
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device and the processing of information obtained via those cookies (including about your preferences, device and online activity) by us and our commercial partners to enhance site navigation, personalise ads, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More information can be found in our Cookies and Privacy Policy. You can amend your cookie settings to reject non-essential cookies by clicking Cookie Settings below.
Manage Consent Preferences
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work or you may not be able to login.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we may not know when you have visited our site, and may not be able to monitor its performance.