"It's probably the best decision in terms of where West Indies cricket is at the moment, " Lara added.

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"These are exciting times in terms of the development of West Indies cricket, " Hall said.

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West Indies cricket seems to have lost a lot of ground in terms of supporters and in terms of financial support.

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"The terms and conditions offered by the West Indies Cricket Board represent conditions that no group of players could possibly accept, " he said.

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In the long run, we will do a lot of good to cricket and make it truly a global sport, in terms of monetary rewards and monetary compensation.

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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt and the bowling pair of Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir were all handed prison terms and handed bans of varying lengths by the International Cricket Council.

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With a number of players on both sides looking rusty in terms of adapting to the skills required for 50-over cricket, Watson got Australia on the front foot in the seven-match ODI series after the disappointment of losing a first Ashes campaign at home since 1986-87.

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