It is true that no centre will have rights to any particular game or games of the upcoming world cup but rather will lay claim by way of competitive bids only.

So far, this has worked to the good of West Indies cricket, leading to the construction of one new world-class stadium in St Lucia.

In the meanwhile, we are aware that Trinidad and Tobago are refitting a stand to hold an additional 1 500 patrons whilst the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) has before Government, a proposal costed at some $50 to $75 million to upgradeKensington Oval.

Last Thursday evening, May 8, the Sticky Wicket West Indies Cricket Hall Of Fame was inaugurated at the Sticky Wicket Restaurant and bar at the V.C. Bird International Airport complex where, incidentally, a new first class ground known as the Stanford Cricket Ground is also situated.

On this occasion, 12 illustrious sons and icons of West Indies cricket were inducted. These included Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Everton Weekes, Sir Vivian Richards, the late George Headley and Malcolm Marshall and Messrs Clive Lloyd, Lance Gibbs, Courtney Walsh, Curtly Ambrose, Michael Holding, Anderson Roberts and Brian Lara.

There are those who would question the omission of Sir Clyde Walcott and the late Sir Frank Worrell, but bearing in mind it is planned to have two admissions annually; then it is expected matters will be put right in the fullness of time. After the ceremony of induction, which was attended by several prime ministers, invitees were permitted to tour the Hall of Fame to view memorabilia of West Indies cricket.

Immediately, the recent developments at the Cave Hill campus of the UWI, where a walk of fame has been built and a museum promised, came to mind.

This is only the beginning of things to come as we signpost landmarks. WICB Inc. has to ensure that they are involved in all developments, which by name may be associated with the West Indies cricket brand. This will not be an easy task.

It will become more onerous at the end of the day, as one seeks to determine the beneficial owners of historic material such as busts, memorabilia, documents and artefacts?  On the one hand, the site of the Cave Hill campus is the property of the people of the Caribbean whereas that at the Sticky Wicket, Antigua, is the property of a private investor.

There can be no doubt as to this investor’s commitment to West Indies cricket and the region as a whole. His investment in an airline and the recent launching of a billion dollar investment and development fund are clear testimony to his love for the Caribbean.

What the region needs to know is whether the Hall of Fame will become the property of WICB Inc., UWI or will WICB Inc. have to launch its own hall of fame?