Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Strike threat clouds England game

James Anderson
James Anderson practises at the Beausejour Stadium

England's final one-day international could be in jeopardy due to a dispute between the West Indies Cricket Board and the Windies Players' Association.

The Wipa has rejected the WICB's latest proposals over players' salaries and the infrastructure in domestic cricket.

It has called for further talks to prevent the possibility of strike action disrupting Friday's game.

The tour finale is due to be staged in St Lucia's Beausejour Stadium, with the one-day series tied at 2-2.

"It is hoped that negotiations may be continued and resolution of the outstanding issues achieved without further delay," said a Wipa statement.

England levelled the one-day series on Sunday thanks to Andrew Strauss' unbeaten 79.

It was only England's second victory of an arduous winter.

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