ST JON’S, July 15: Gordon Greenidge has been appointed as new convener of West Indies selectors, following a meeting by directors of West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) in Barbados.

Greenidge, the former West Indies opening batsman, will be joined by ex-Test fast bowler Andy Roberts and off-spinner Clyde Butts in the new selection panel.

Roberts is new face in current panel, following Joey Carew's resignation a few days back. Butts and Greenidge were already members of old panel.

The board also retained Lara as captain and confirmed he is indeed a part of panel along with Bennett King, West Indies coach.

During recent series against India, Lara revealed he was informed of his position as a selector just days before final Test in Jamaica, causing resentment on his part.

West Indies lost the Test and series 1-0, and circumstances made him reconsider his position as captain once new selection panel is announced.

Carew insisted his decision to resign had nothing to do with Lara's comments on team selection and quality of pitches in the Tests against India.—Agencies