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The off-field performances of West Indies players could be formally assessed from next season.

And if they do not measure up to scratch, teammates may lose out on financial gains.

Following concerns over the conduct of team members at official social functions and appearances, there is a recommendation for the introduction of a detailed Code of Conduct for players and officials.

Details of the code have been outlined in a proposal for discussion between the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and sponsors Cable & Wireless.

"The code will outline the expectations of Cable & Wireless from the players and officials of the West Indies team, in particular when attending official functions and making official appearances," the proposal said. "Players' and officials' performances at these and similar occasions will be evaluated using the code, and payment of their fees linked to performance." It has been suggested that a sum of money be set aside to be awarded to the team for their performance at off-field events.

To meet the criteria, official functions must be attended by at least 12 players/officials while there should be a presence of four players at autograph sessions.

The proposal said that if a player is late to either type of function, he will forfeit 33 per cent of his value payment; if a player's performance is substandard as set out in the Code of Conduct, he will forfeit 50 per cent of his value payment; and if a player fails to attend he will forfeit 100 per cent of the value payment.

The intention is to have a rating formula for players and officials in order to clarify and improve the seniority of players attending Cable & Wireless events.

Under the proposed scheme, players will be graded, with Grade A players worth $10 000, Grade B $8 000 and Grade C $6 000 at each of the official functions and autograph sessions.

The results of each payment due after each function will be jointly agreed between the WICB and Cable & Wireless as soon as possible following each event.

There is also a suggestion that Cable & Wireless conduct a training/briefing meeting with the West Indies team, in conjunction with the WICB prior to the start of each series.

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