TTCB Financial Crisis: A tale of cover-ups and controversy
30.10.25, 17:10 Updated 30.10.25, 17:18
The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board are embroiled in a financial and political scandal that speaks to the decline of standards and accountability in West Indies Cricket. It came to a head when an in-depth audit revealed widespread financial discrepancies, and was compounded by a controversial cover-up attempt and unopposed elections. But how did it all unfold?
Independent and internal reports flagged a series of issues in TTCB's accounts, suggesting the problems were systemic and not isolated to a single event or bad actor. Below is a breakdown of the most glaring financial issues.
Faced with an unfolding scandal involving fraud and millions of dollars in unaccounted state funding, the TTCB Executive, led by the President, Azim Bassarath, adopted a clear strategy to maintain control of the narrative. The plan was threefold.
The controversy boils down to the TTCB’s legal standing, which allows them to leverage an outdated Act to protect themselves:
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