Carew was nominated by the Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board but asked not to be considered when the selectors for the next period are chosen on Thursday.

Former West Indies fast bowler Andy Roberts may return to the panel while current selectors Gordon Greenidge and Clyde Butts are likely to stand again.

Derrick Parry of Nevis and Dominican Sebastien Lockhart are new candidates.

A series of recent disagreements with West Indies captain Brian Lara may have played a part in Carew's decision to step aside.

Lara asked for different bowlers during the recent Test series defeat at home to India, but was not granted his wish.

Carew previously represented West Indies as a player and served as a selector for Trinidad & Tobago and West Indies.