"Cordial, positive and fruitful" talks took place between the warring parties of West Indian cricket yesterday, the sporting union's board said.

The future of the cricketing alliance was thrown into question when the squad abruptly left their tour of India with one one-day international, one Twenty20 and three Test matches unfulfilled.

A dispute over player contracts caused the departure, with the senior squad apparently in dispute over an agreement signed above their heads by the board and the West Indies Players' Association.

India have since indicated they plan to initiate unspecified legal action against the financially vulnerable WICB as well as cutting off the lucrative lifeline of bilateral tours with the West Indies.

The initial discussions in Jamaica appear to have yielded no firm agreements or resolutions but talks will continue.

A short statement read: "The meeting was cordial, positive and fruitful and discussions will continue in an effort to find a way forward following the premature end of the tour of India."