The embattled West Indies Cricket Board has been urged to follow the example of Cricket Australia as part of an overhaul of its "antiquated", "obsolete" and "anachronistic" governance structure. 
A report by the Caribbean Community and Common Market's (CARICOM) cricket panel has recommended the dissolution of the WICB to be replaced by an interim board, which will work with a change management expert to install a "modern, transparent and accountable system of governance".
The Windies will tour Australia later this summer amid with concerns the world No.8 will not be competitive.
Although WICB president has come under widespread criticism, the report, written after interviews with board management, former and current players, territorial boards and other key figures, did not point the finger at anyone.
Like the former CA board, which was comprised of state delegates, the WICB represents the six territorial boards of Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana, Leeward Islands and Windward Islands.
"There is an inherent and as yet unresolved tension between the evolution of the game of cricket into a powerful, professionally driven, entertainment and sporting industry and a system of governance predicated on an earlier, more simplified set of requirements," the report said.
Once the undisputed world champions of the international stage, West Indies cricket is now in a state of disarray after 15 years of on-field decline marked by fighting between players and administrators, player strikes and pay disputes. 
The report highlighted the controversial boycott of the 2014 tour of India, for which they were slapped with a US$42 million lawsuit by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and the suspension of coach Phil Simmons as examples of their poor performance.
There were also concerns other countries were reducing the number of games they played against the Windies due to their diminishing relevance.
The panel said the WICB needed to follow CA, which underwent a board shakeup in 2012.
"They accepted the need for review and change, and produced a revised governance structure that emphasised professional competencies over territorial representation," the report said.
Neesham ruled out of Black Caps tour
New Zealand's terrible start to the tour has nosedived further with all-rounder Jimmy Neesham ruled out for the series due to injury.
Neesham, who has two centuries from nine Tests, is suffering from back pain that flares whenever his bowling workload is increased. Neesham has bowled 47 overs in the past two-and-a-half weeks.
It remains unclear if his latest problem is linked to the back stress fractures that forced him out of the Kiwis' tour of England this year.
"Jimmy has worked hard to get back to fitness following his injury earlier this year, but at this stage still experiences discomfort when bowling extended loads," NZ coach Mike Hesson said.
"Jimmy will return to New Zealand for further medical assessment and we'll continue to monitor his situation.

 "At this stage, our number one priority is getting Jimmy fully healthy and ready for the home summer."
The Black Caps have called in uncapped left-arm seamer Mitchell McClenaghan into their touring party.