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PARTNERSHIP: WICB president Whycliffe Cameron

WEST INDIAN cricket authorities are to join forces with their American counterparts in a “long-term joint partnership” to help develop the game in the States.

Part of the plan will see the most promising players in the US chosen by the USA Cricket Association (USACA) go into West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) training programmes.

WICB president Whycliffe Cameron said: “We are going to be engaged on a day-to-day basis on the three core pillars for development.

“We will rapidly build plans and open up infrastructure for bringing top US players into the West Indian development system, and we are supporting the finalisation of the current USACA governance changes.”

USACA president Gladstone Dainty added: “Having the opportunity to work closely with another Full Member country offers exciting opportunities for US players looking to sharpen skills and experiences with world-class cricketers.

“The WICB will also, via their board member on the USACA board, support the governance change programme that the USACA board is currently managing.

“This is a long-term strategy to help build the three foundations for a highly successful US cricketing market: high performance development, models for economic growth and modern-day governance.”

Cricket is a relatively small sport in the US in comparison to the popularity of American football, basketball and baseball.