Fabian Allen is ready to return to West Indies after ‘tough times’ for himself and his family
Fabian Allen has again made himself available for international selection before the T20 World Cup, six months after his last appearance in a West Indies shirt.
Fabian Allen, a left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder, declined a retainer contract with Cricket West Indies earlier this year and was absent from the West Indies home season for “personal reasons”
He revealed in a statement that he had lost his father to cancer earlier this year
He revealed in a statement that he had lost his father to cancer earlier this year, thanking CWI for their support during “a very difficult time for me and my family” and confirming that he is available for international selection.
“As a professional athlete you learn to put things back and move on quickly, but it has been especially difficult for me in the last few months. I am very grateful to the Mumbai Indians franchise for giving me the time to take over and Being flexible with my arrangements and my schedule.
“After resting my father, I immediately had to focus on the IPL.
Allen was the highest run-scorer in the inaugural season of VI last week and will represent the Jamaica Tallawahs in the CPL, where he will hope to make it to West Indies T20 World Cup squad.
Cricket West Indies has been an important contributor in this whole process
“Cricket West Indies has been instrumental throughout the process and I would like to thank Johnny Grave [Chief Executive] and Jimmy Adams Director of Cricket] for their consideration. I would like to use this opportunity to clarify I always want to represent my country and West Indies.
“While I didn’t explicitly explain why I made myself unavailable for selection during the most recent summer program, it was important for me to end my grieving process and spend some time with my family.