Two months after it failed to achieve a quorum, Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) Full Member Shareholders on Sunday approved a set of governance reforms, including the introduction of a term limit of a maximum of three terms of three years each for the positions of president and vice-president.

Both the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) and the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) declined to attend the original meeting scheduled for last December, stating then that they had rejected the Wehby Report on governance reform, while also expressing dissatisfaction that the rotation of the presidency was not up for discussion at the meeting at CWI’s headquarters in Antigua.

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However, on Sunday, both boards were represented at CWI’s Special Meeting, although the presidents of those organisations, Conde Riley (BCA) and Bissondyal Singh (GCB) were absent.

The changes in the term limits will take effect from the next presidential and vice-presidential election, which is due in March 2025.

However, CWI president Dr Kishore Shallow admitted in a CWI release that voting on this matter did not get the support of everyone.

“While the decision was not unanimous, there is no division in Cricket West Indies. Every territorial board stands united in one common purpose–to strengthen our organisation, uphold transparency, and secure a brighter future for West Indies cricket,” he said.

Nevertheless, Shallow hailed the passage of the reforms as a landmark achievement. “Today marks a defining moment for Cricket West Indies. With the implementation of long-overdue term limits and critical governance reforms, we are taking a bold and uncompromising step toward stronger, more transparent, and accountable leadership,” Shallow said.

“For years, governance has been at the heart of regional debate, with stakeholders demanding change. This is not just reform; it is a necessary transformation that will ensure Cricket West Indies is led with integrity, vision, and responsibility. These changes lay the foundation for a more dynamic and forward-thinking institution, one that truly serves the best interests of West Indies cricket,” he added.

Speaking further on the vote to extend the term limits of CWI’s president and vice-president, Shallow added: “For decades, I have championed term limits in leadership, ensuring fresh ideas and new energy at the helm. I fought for this principle as president of St Vincent and the Grenadines and the Windward Islands Cricket Board, and I stand by it today…We move forward together, committed to the growth and success of the game we all love.”

Shallow also used the opportunity to thank the shareholders for their support in the process. “I extend my sincere gratitude to our Full Member shareholders for their leadership and commitment to the entire process.

“Their support has been instrumental in driving this initiative forward, reaffirming our collective responsibility to safeguard and strengthen West Indies cricket,” added Shallow.

Despite the recommendations approved on Sunday, however, one of the Wehby Report’s key recommendations–the downsising of the Board of Directors from 18 to 12 in the first instance was not voted on.