by PHILIP SPOONER SEVERAL LEGENDS of West Indies cricket met in Antigua last night in what is expected to be part of a major development in the game in the region. The DAILY NATION understands that the meeting was organised by Texan billionaire Allen Stanford, who invited the former players to aid with the structuring of a new project. Three former greats - Sir Everton Weekes, Gordon Greenidge and Joel Garner - were spotted at Grantley Adams International Airport yesterday afternoon preparing to go to Antigua. Greenidge confirmed he was attending the meeting, but said he was unaware of the full details. The details of the project are expected to be unveiled today at a massive news conference at the Sticky Wicket Restaurant, which is home to the West Indies Cricket Hall of Fame. Indications are that over US$1 million could be pumped into the new project with the current players in the region as the central focus. Last month Stanford indicated his willingness to pump money into West Indies cricket. Seeing himself as a West Indian, Stanford said: "We have a great product - our cricket - a rich history and legacy. In October I am going to make an announcement about something that is going to take place one year from now and I truly believe the announcement will be part of the re-emergence of cricket as a world-class, professional sport throughout the region." philipspooner@nationnews.com
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