President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Dr Kishore Shallow, led a delegation to Grenada on Wednesday for a courtesy call on Prime Minister Honourable Dickon Mitchell.
This visit marks President Shallow’s first official engagement with Prime Minister Mitchell following his recent unanimous re-election by all shareholder members for a new 3-year term.
Dr Shallow was accompanied by CWI Chief Executive Officer Chris Dehring, and Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe. The visit comes ahead of the highly anticipated test series between West Indies and Australia, set to take place in Grenada from 3–7 July 2025. The series is expected to draw hundreds of Australian visitors, further boosting cricket’s presence in the Caribbean.
During the meeting, discussions centered on the continued collaboration between CWI and the Government of Grenada in developing cricket at all levels. A key highlight of the talks was the agreement to formalise a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aimed at strengthening cricket infrastructure, grassroots programmes and opportunities for young players in Grenada.
Prime Minister Mitchell expressed, “Cricket plays a vital role in every Grenadian community, and we need to invest more in its development, especially at the grassroots level, ensuring that the young players at the primary schools get opportunities to learn and play the game.” He further added, “Cricket is more than just a game for Grenadians. It is the one sport that has the power to bring people together for generations, and so we must invest in our young players starting from the primary school level.”
Acknowledging the commendable strides that Prime Minister Mitchell and the Government of Grenada have made in the sport, Dr Shallow stated, “The conversation with Prime Minister Mitchell reaffirmed the shared commitment to nurturing young talent, enhancing infrastructure, and strengthening partnerships that will propel West Indies cricket forward. This collaboration holds great promise for the future of our cricket, and we look forward to the positive impact it will have on the region.”
CWI remains committed to working closely with all regional governments and stakeholders to enhance cricket’s growth and global appeal. This visit underscores the organisation’s dedication to fostering strong partnerships as the West Indies prepares to welcome Australia and other international teams in the coming months.
Source: Prime Minister’s Office
