Port of Spain: A 19-point plan that aims to establish the West Indies as the No.1 performing team in world cricket, has been approved by the country's governing Board.

The plan includes the implementation of a captain's council, professionalisation of first class cricket, doubling of matches in the regional four day tournament, appointment of a coaching manager to implement the regional coaching programme and an elite coaching programme targeting current and former players, reports Xinhua of the plan approved by the Board of Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).