Saint John’s [Antigua and Barbuda], February 4 (ANI): Cricket West Indies (CWI) formally welcomed Chris Dehring as he started his tenure as Chief Govt Officer (CEO) on Monday.
Dehring was greeted on the CWI headquarters at Coolidge Cricket Floor (CCG) by CWI President Kishore Shallow, Vice President Azim Bassarath, and Chief Working Officer Lynford Inverary as he takes up the mantle to guide the group into its subsequent chapter.
With West Indies cricket standing at a pivotal crossroads, Dehring’s arrival alerts a dedication to renewal and progress. Because the regional sport navigates an evolving world cricket panorama, CWI is seeking to redefine its approach–balancing custom with innovation, restoring competitiveness, and strengthening the deep connection between the crew and its folks.
President Kishore Shallow emphasised the transformative nature of this appointment, stating:”The appointment of Chris Dehring as CEO isn’t just a change in leadership–it is the beginning of a brand new period for West Indies cricket. We acknowledge that the sport is evolving, and so should we. His imaginative and prescient, expertise, understanding of the area and deep-rooted ardour for cricket make him the fitting individual to information us by way of this era of transformation, each on and off the sector. The highway forward requires daring choices, recent views, and an unshakable perception in what West Indies cricket may be, and I’m assured that Chris will assist steer us towards that future.”Dehring, getting into the function with a transparent sense of function, mirrored on the accountability earlier than him, stating:”West Indies cricket has at all times been greater than only a sport–it is a logo of id, resilience, and excellence that has united generations throughout the area. I tackle this function totally conscious of the burden of that legacy, but additionally with the conviction that we should not stand nonetheless. Progress requires each continuity and alter. My purpose is to construct on the muse laid by these earlier than me whereas charting a brand new course–one that embraces fashionable realities, reignites our aggressive spirit, and ensures that West Indies cricket isn’t just remembered for its previous, however celebrated for its future.”With Dehring now on the helm, CWI is about to embark on a renewed push towards strengthening its cricketing construction, enhancing industrial alternatives, and deepening engagement with gamers, followers, and stakeholders throughout the area. (ANI)