Nero is new head of WI Umpires Training

Replacing Cumberbatch as chair of the regional body’s most important arm is Peter Nero, also from Trinidad and Tobago, with Lalman Kowlessar, another experienced local umpire and administrator appointed as committee member on the regional body.

Kowlessar is also the second vice-president of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board.

Cumberbatch made the announcement at the end of the third day of the week-long meeting of the region’s umpires at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies in Jamaica.

Since his retirement from the field of officiating close to two decades ago, Cumberbatch, as chairman of the august West Indies body, has seen the elevation of Joel Wilson and Peter Nero, two Trinidad and Tobago umpires who have achieved international status.

Also climbing up the ranks was Zahid Bassarath, among several others who greatly benefitted from Cumberbatch’s wide experience and guidance over the development of their careers.

In Jamaica earlier this week, the affable Cumberbatch was accorded the status of Honorary Life Member of the WI umpires, joining Harry Mahabal and Tony Lalacksingh – his other TT colleagues who have been similarly recognised for their exemplary service to West Indies and world cricket.