ST JOHN’S – Cricket West Indies president, Ricky Skerritt, has assured players there are no immediate plans to slash their retainer contracts, as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to wreck playing schedules.
Boards have been forced to postpone or cancel several money-spinning tours, which has bitten into revenues and prompted debate as to whether pay cuts should be on the table for elite cricketers.
Last week, England’s cricketers opted to give up 20 per cent of their retainers for the next three months, as part of the England and Wales Cricket Board funding of a £500 000 donation to fight the disease.
And Australia Test captain Tim Paine said recently players were prepared for pay cuts as the crisis dragged on.Skerritt said though retainer contracts were currently under their annual review, there had been no discussion over a reduction in players salaries. (CMC)
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