West Indies cricket bodies to review player safety after harassment allegations

The West Indies Players Association and Cricket West Indies said on Friday they would review safety protocols following allegations of sexual harassment during the ICC Womens T20 World Cup in 2020.

WIPA and CWI will come together to review all aspects of player protection within West Indies cricket. This joint effort reflects our commitment to upholding the highest standards of player welfare and ensuring that all safeguards remain robust and effective, the two bodies said in a joint statement.

The review follows previous measures, including new safety protocols for womens tours introduced in 2021 and the provision of single-room accommodation for the senior womens team on international tours from 2023.

They also highlighted the creation of the CWI Womens Cricket Transformation Committee to further the development of womens cricket.

Both organizations reaffirmed adherence to UNICEFs Child Protection Policy, ensuring that minors are never housed in the same room as adults, and confirmed the continuation of mandatory training for officials to maintain player welfare standards. REUTERS

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