By visiting and agreeing to some prohibitive 'bio-secure' protocols that have kept them locked down at the Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford for two months, Holder's men facilitated the return of international and saved England a fortune in lost broadcast revenue.

There has been no end of gratitude, from players, administrators and fans, but the West Indies are staring at a deeply concerning financial position of their own exacerbated by Covid-19.

One solution would be to agree a more even distribution scheme at a global level but in the short term, Holder has another idea.

"We only really make money from playing England and India.

"All the other series we host are either breaking even or, more often than not, making a massive loss for the organisation," he said after a 269-run defeat confirmed his side's 2-1 loss in the Wisden Trophy series.

"I don't know what is going to happen to the international schedule after this, but if there is an opportunity for England to come over to the Caribbean before the end of the year I'm sure that would help us significantly with our financial records.

"It's been a tough couple of years for West Indies cricket financially and, more or less, we have had to take a pay cut as well due to the difficult circumstances. So a tour, hopefully before the end of 2020 if it is possible, would put us is good stead and maybe keep us afloat."

There is no tour of the West Indies currently on the books, and the teams have now met home and away in the past 18 months, but there is no shortage of goodwill.

Australian Associated Press