`I have found myself caught between loyalty to my country and loyalty to the WICB
FORMER Guyana and West Indies skipper Clive Lloyd tendered his resignation as a Director of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) to that entity’s president Julian Hunte yesterday. In outlining his yeoman service to Guyana, West Indies and International cricket at large, the 67-year-old Lloyd said he was forced to resign, citing among other things, lack of accountability and consultation and limited discussion about the state of West Indies cricket, as some of his reasons.
Asked if his decision would affect his position of Cricket Development Officer (CDO) with the International Cricket Council (ICC), Lloyd without hesitation said no, as he will continue to serve the ICC in that capacity and any other position they deemed him fit for.
He even offered his continued service to the WICB, while saying that he hoped his resignation would serve as a catalyst for other members on the WICB.
Below is a full excerpt of Lloyd’s resignation:
It is with deep regret that I tender my resignation to you and the West Indian Cricket Board (WICB).
I have served West Indies Cricket faithfully for over 46+ years both as player and captain (1966 – 1985) and as administrator from 1990 to the present time.  I carried out my functions with integrity and passion for a sport that gave me my upward mobility.
As you are probably aware, I was recently appointed as Special Adviser on Sports to the President of Guyana.  At the end of last year I was asked by the Government of Guyana to come home and head up an Interim Management Committee on Cricket, as a result of deep-seated problems plaguing the GCB and a ruling from the Chief Justice. The issues facing the GCB I will not go into, however my love for the game and love for my country meant that I did not hesitate to answer the call.
As one of the most successful West Indian Captains in the history of our game, I have to say that I am very concerned not just about the state of cricket in my country but the state of West Indian cricket as a whole –  the lack of accountability and consultation and limited discussion about the stagnant state of our Cricket.
Given my standing in the International cricketing world I would have hoped that my decision to answer my country’s call would have signalled a message to you that all was not well with Guyana’s cricket and therefore had your support and cooperation.  However, instead I have found myself caught between my loyalty to my country and loyalty to the WICB.
After much deliberation, with a sad heart I had no other option but to tender my resignation as Director of the Board.  I hope that my resignation would act as a catalyst for the members of the Board to ask soul-searching questions and take a hard look at what could be done differently to get our cricket back to the glory days.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Board Members for their support over the years. If at any time I could be of help, please do not hesitate to contact me.