Sun Dec 7 ’25 by KRISSANIA YOUNG
Dr. Kishore Shallow has confirmed that he will serve out his current term as president of Cricket West Indies. Shallow’s recent successful election campaign with the New Democratic Party (NDP) and his subsequent appointment as Minister of Tourism and Maritime Affairs of St. Vincent and the Grenadines created uncertainty about his ability to effectively fulfill both roles.
In a press release issued by the CWI on Sunday, the 41-year-old revealed his intention “not to seek re-election” when his second term as head of the organization ends in 2028. While emphasizing that there is “no conflict of interest,” Shallow pointed to the single focus needed to implement the changes in the Wehby report recommendation as one of the reasons for his decision.
“My belief is that the work ahead requires steadfast leadership and a commitment to complete the reforms already underway,” Shallow said.
He stressed that the achievements on the ground are among the problems that his government has so far failed to address.
“I am not satisfied with the performance of our teams, and the board shares this concern,” he said. “But I appreciate that there are many factors that allow us to be consistent in our performance on the field.”
Shallow also revealed that changes are coming to the board’s current finances.
“We also need to take a sober look at our financial structure to put the organization on a more sustainable path,” he said. “The distribution of funds in global cricket has not been fair, and we continue to lobby to improve this globally.”
Shallow returned as CWI president in March this year, alongside vice-president Azim Bassarath. Six weeks earlier, the board’s shareholders approved an extension of the term for the posts of president and vice president from two to three years.
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