The contract controversy appears to be hitting West Indies [Images] cricket again ahead of the second Test against India, as WICB failed to give the players retainer contract despite frequent reminders.

West Indies Players Association president and chief executive officer Dinanath Ramnarine said it was a "disappointing development" as there had been frequent reminders from the association to the West Indian Cricket Board's management.

Players were "still, most regrettably and unnecessarily" without retainer match or tour contracts," Ramnarine was quoted as saying by Trinidad Express.

Ramnarine said at this stage he preferred not to "deal with the problem in any detail" until the WICB has had the opportunity to give a response to WIPA's "latest reminder to honour commitments we had accepted in good faith.

"Commitments that are yet to be realised to the players who are making commendable efforts on the field, as shown against Zimbabwe and now in the duel with India."

WICB president Ken Gordon was not unavailable for comment either at home or at the Board's office in Port-of-Spain. He is reported to be attending the football World Cup in Germany [Images].