I am still in shock to think that so much money is being put into West Indies cricket.

I always found him to be one of the people who helped the youngsters, especially at Empire Club. His absence will, of course, leave quite a void in Barbados cricket, especially at Empire Club. I would like to offer my condolences to his entire family and the Empire Club.

And Brian Lara can do that chore I believe. He's an intelligent player, he's an intelligent person, and if I were the selectors, I would offer him the job. You've got to be a thinking player to perform like he does.

George told me, he gave the money to the delegates and I am sure other members of the JFF leadership know about it. I was hoping this would not go public, because it stands to hurt football, but it is true. The delegates got money for their votes, not Samuels.

To think of playing cricket for hard cash! Money and gentility would ruin any pastime under the sun.

The former cricketers had played in the era when there was little money in domestic and international cricket and therefore, the proposed pension would cater to their needs.