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Jonathan Ramnansingh
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Cricket Board (TTCB) President Azim Bassarath hit back at critics of his executive who said he “does not contribute an atom’s weight of constructive thought and vision to the overall progress of the game” and “do a great harm on their part”. irrational swearing and personal attacks in public space.”
Bassarath made the fiery comments on Thursday at the launch of the North/South Classic at the National Cricket Center in Balmain, Couva.
Although he did not reveal who specifically these words were directed at, the TTCB president tried to defend the work of his executive, whose head he has been since 2009.
“These Trojan Horses have all had the opportunity to serve in key positions in the administration of the game, but have failed miserably due to incompetence, lack of ideas and vision, or plain laziness in fulfilling their duties.
“They would like you to believe that they are successful coaches, analysts, commentators and administrators, but they are unable to demonstrate success at any level, not counting, of course, their spread of misinformation, malfeasance and confusion,” said Bassarath.
He added that one such “educator” is a former player who managed to end his “miserable” First-Class career with a batting average of 10.1 “but who now possesses all the answers to perceived problems affecting local and regional cricket”.
He reminded naysayers of the recent performances of Joshua Da Silva, Jayden Seales and Jeremy Solozano, who are all successful products of the TTCB development system.
Bassarath held nothing back.
“Then there is another official who recently lost his club sponsor after many years of poor results for their investment, but he still harbors delusions of taking a position that could benefit himself and his family who have always been his main concern.
“He even recently called a meeting of Premier League representatives in a vain attempt to uphold his importance in death, but was left like the proverbial cheese standing alone in the Preysal Pavilion when no one came out to hear what he had to say. had something to say.”
Bassarath asserted that there were/are many cricketers who carved a place for themselves in the regional and international circuit and who could point to the TTCB playing a crucial role in their development.
“The cheats who do immeasurable damage to cricket off the field and on the courts must be called out, wherever they are.”
Bassarath, a former arbitrator, said the TTCB does not hate criticism, but insists it should be constructive and not designed to serve personal interests and damage the reputation of its employees.
“TTCB remains committed to its mandate and stands by its record as the most successful national sports organization.
“It is through their faith and generosity that our development plans and programs can be successfully implemented when hundreds of cricketers can come out and realize their potential.
“The work of our national executive never stops as we move forward with transparency, accountability and consultation every step of the way through the Covid19 lockdowns and beyond.”
