THE Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) is deeply concerned that Cricket West Indies (CWI) had to adjourn its annual general meeting on Sunday due to the lack of a quorum.

The Articles of Association of CWI requires a minimum of nine representatives from members’ states to be present. Only eight (8) representatives were in attendance, those from The Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board, Leeward Islands Cricket Associations, Windward Islands Cricket Associations and the Jamaica Cricket Associations.

The JCA noted that the representatives from the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) and the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) were absent without an apology for their absence despite the fact their attendance was previously authorised.

According to the JCA, “this comes at a time when we need to work together to continue the rebuilding of our cricket, which requires a mature approach on the part of everyone especially those in leadership roles.

“As one of the final bastions of Caribbean unity, it is even more important that we overcome whatever challenges we may have individually and work collectively to preserve our lasting legacy.”

The JCA said “this occurrence which is potentially damaging to the reputation of the people of the Caribbean as well as those in the diaspora highlights the urgent need for change to the governance structure of CWI.

“We need for all our members to act in a way that will engender the confidence and respect of our Caribbean people, sponsors, media rights partners, our fans and even more importantly our players who will take the field of play this morning for the second test against Sri Lanka. We at the JCA sincerely hope that this is not the culture we intend to create in West Indies Cricket. (Jamaica Cricket Association.)