EMBATTLED West Indies batsman Darren Bravo has attempted to clear the air on recent comments made by WICB CEO Johnny Grave regarding a case of ‘damages’ claimed from the regional cricket custodians.
In recent reports Grave had claimed that the body was been taken aback by a claim for damages that had been submitted by the player’s legal team, especially with a solution seemingly on the horizon following months of negotiations.
In response through his attorney’s office, however, and a letter posted on social media website Facebook, Bravo pointed out that the issue of the claim for damages was an outstanding and not a new one. Following the player’s dismissal from the Zimbabwe tour for statements made against WICB president Dave Cameron, in November 2016, Bravo’s legal team advised the Board that its actions against the player were considered unlawful and as such compensation would be sought.
Grave, who joined negotiations earlier this year, had proposed four solutions to end the impasse between the board and player. According to Bravo’s attorney Leslie Hayes consensus was reached on four of the proposals, but the issue of compensation remained outstanding. Bravo’s legal team wrote to Grave to confirm the issue as such on April 11.
Hayes claims the team is yet to get a response. The letter, while confirming the player’s commitment to the regional game stated that he would continue to pursue compensation via the prescribed avenues, with considerations also given to recent statements made by the WICB CEO.
“Bravo will now continue to pursue this matter as is necessary with respect for the process which mandates a possible eleven-step engagement (that includes mediation and arbitration) and which has reached stage four and after consideration of the WICB’s Chief Executive Officer’s actions and comments which may have cast this matter in a different light.” (Digicel Sportsmax)