KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC)-Wilford Heaven is the new president of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) after winning a landslide victory in general elections on Thursday.

Heaven was elected over outgoing vice-president Milton Henry, polling 75 votes to his 21 and will replace outgoing president Lyndel Wright
“I think what transpired was that the delegates recognised that there needed to be change if the sport is to move forward, and that is why they elected me,” said Heaven, the chief executive officer of CHASE Fund.
“I am grateful, and I look forward to working with my team and all those who want to see cricket grow and develop”.
During his campaign, Heaven kept the focus on applying inspired leadership to change the fortune of Jamaica’s cricket, strengthen governing structures, and increase the association’s revenue base.
“It’s a lot of work, but we are committed to task, and hope to hit the ground running with our planned policies and programmes as soon as possible.”he added.
The new executive also includes former West Indies captain Courtney Walsh who was elected second vice-president.
Heaven and his team will serve a two-year term.