Roberts would deny ungrateful Windies players NOCs

WEST Indies legend Andy Roberts believes players who chose club commitments over regional cricket could be considered ungrateful and would not be given No Objection Certificates (NOC) were he the man in charge.Opinions have been thrown around from all quarters in recent weeks, as a young West Indies team was completely outclassed by Australia, with several more experienced players in the country but taking part in the Big Bash League.
While others have defended the right of the players to take part in T20 competitive leagues and choosing club over country, so to speak, Roberts is not of that persuasion.
“Priorities are changing and most of it started right here in India. West Indies are the only team that suffered because the players are not prepared to go back for international commitments. I don’t agree with their thinking,” Roberts told the Times of India.
“Some of them may tell you that they don’t owe anything to West Indies cricket, but they owe some gratitude towards the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and public, because they didn’t come up by themselves.
“They came up through a system provided by their territories and the cricket board. If I had anything to do with the board, none of them would be playing it (for the clubs) because I wouldn’t be signing any NOCs. You have to commit yourself to represent your territory if required.
“If your best players consistently take part in domestic cricket, your team cannot come up.”(Sportsmax.com)

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