WI T20 players may skip World Cup over contract issues

[Islandman]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-worl...ry/971153.html

The prospect of West Indies sending a second-string team to the World T20 has increased after the sides failed to reach agreement in their contract impasse.

WICB CEO Michael Muirhead responded to the players' request for a doubling of their remuneration package in the tournament by reiterating the view that the compensation package was agreed with the players' union, WIPA, last year and would not be changed on the eve of the event.

Muirhead also stated that any player who had not confirmed their acceptance of the current contacts by February 14 would be presumed to have refused selection.The prospect of West Indies sending a second-string team to the World T20 has increased after the sides failed to reach agreement in their contract impasse.

[Gamma]

Why was this old post reposted?

[Peter R]

LOL...

My question is the same as Muirhead's... of whom I am not a fan, but fair is fair:

"As mentioned in my previous email to you, this information was shared with all players following that process in May last year. Players were given an opportunity to discuss the new structure and no concerns were raised at that time.

"It is disappointing that you would choose to question the terms now, on the eve of the WT20 in India."

If the above is true, why didn't they say anything then (May)?? Is it a deliberate bargaining tool? to protest at the 11th hour? and force the board's hand?

Something has to be missing. Anyone have any light to shed??