Should West Indies Continue to Play Test Cricket?

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West Indies captain Roston Chase out for a duck against Australia in 3rd test match. Source: Getty Images.

In the cinematic world of James Bond, there’s a classic scene where the secret agent finds himself surrounded, outgunned, and seemingly out of time, only to find an escape route and stun the world once again. The West Indies Test cricket team often feels like that Bond character: once dominant and feared, now backed into a corner, struggling with declining performances and uncertain futures. Continue reading “Should West Indies Continue to Play Test Cricket?”

West Indies need a World-class spinner

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West Indies celebrate series victory over India in T20I. Source: AP.

It was a hard-fought series victory for the West Indies over the World’s number one ranked T20 team India. The series margin 3-2 in favor of the home team and it was a bit of fresh air for once. Captain Rovman Powell led from the front with his astute captaincy skills on the field. West Indies have now recorded back to back T20I series victories in the last 4 months. Perhaps this latest T20I series win can be the catalyst this young West Indies team needs going forward. After all, it has been a very disappointing last year or so having not qualified firstly for the 2022 T20 World Cup super 12 in Australia and more recently booted out of the 50 over World Cup taking place in India later this year. Having said all that, the West Indies desperately need a World-class spin bowler in white ball Cricket. Continue reading “West Indies need a World-class spinner”