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Times of Oman
7 days ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Cricket West Indies convenes emergency strategic meeting to address cricket performance challenges
Saint John's: At the request of Cricket West Indies President Kishore Shallow, an emergency meeting of the Cricket Strategy & Officiating Committee commenced here to address critical challenges facing West Indies cricket and implement immediate structural reforms. The two-day summit began on Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad and aims to bring together the Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee, with such members as former West Indies players Desmond Haynes, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Ian Bradshaw, as well as special invitees Sir Clive Lloyd and Sir Vivian Richards. Also in attendance will be senior men's players and coaching staff led by head coach Daren Sammy. Cricket West Indies Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe welcomed the imminent important discussions and the value of heeding the President's call to convene. "This summit represents a critical turning point for West Indies cricket. We hope to engage in frank, honest and solutions-oriented discussions with coaches, former and current players, and administrators," said Bascombe. "What we hope will emerge is a unified vision and a clearly defined, comprehensive framework designed to correct systemic inadequacies and close the performance gap at the elite level. This is not about quick fixes but identifying the structural reforms necessary across our development and high-performance systems, and strategic short and long-term initiatives required to drive the necessary change, " added Bascombe. The first day of talks will focus on "High Performance Strategy and Structural Reform". Wide-ranging panel discussions will examine current team performance challenges and identify immediate improvement strategies. The focus on day two will shift to "Player-Centred High-Performance Solutions" with direct input from current senior players and coaching staff about performance gaps and team ambitions. Head Coach Daren Sammy will lead a coaching staff feedback session to address the team's brand of cricket as well as any immediate difficulties, while players will be able to speak candidly about their experiences. This meeting is CWI's response to ongoing performance concerns to ensure swift action on critical areas identified during the two-day strategic review. Implementation of the meeting's outcomes is expected to begin immediately, and progress updates will be provided as restructuring is deployed across all levels of West Indies cricket. Cricket West Indies CEO Chris Dehring also highlighted the significance of the think tank. "This emergency strategic meeting is not simply a reaction but a necessary intervention. The performance of our senior men's team has raised legitimate concerns among our fans, stakeholders and partners and we could not afford to continue with business as usual", he said. "We expect deep, transparent conversations with the people closest to the action, such as our players, coaches and selectors and what we hope to emerge is a serious, organisation-wide commitment to change. As administrators, we are determined to support these reforms with the necessary resources, infrastructure and leadership. West Indies cricket deserves no less." A press briefing will be held following the conclusion of the final day of talks, on Monday at 3 PM in the Hyatt Meeting Room, to shed light and share insights on the outcome of the sessions. This briefing will be broadcast live on the Windies Cricket YouTube Channel and will feature a moderated Q&A session to allow both in-person journalists and online viewers to pose questions to a select panel, ensuring broad accessibility to the media, cricket community and stakeholders. The panel will include CWI CEO Chris Dehring, Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe, legendary former captain Sir Clive Lloyd and Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee Chair Enoch Lewis. During this briefing, DoC Miles Bascombe will provide detailed insights into the strategic themes and long-term strategies developed during the meeting.
India Today
18-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
LA Olympics 2028: West Indies' cricket dream in doubt as identuty rules clash
Cricket is returning to the Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles after a 128-year absence. That's big news for the sport—but for the West Indies, it's complicated. The iconic team that turns 100 in 2028 might not even get to Because the West Indies, as we know, isn't an actual country. It's a combined cricket team made up of 12 sovereign nations and multiple overseas territories—Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, and others. In the Olympic world, only countries with recognised National Olympic Committees (NOCs) can take part. Which means there's technically no place for a "West Indies" this isn't just theory. In the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Barbados competed on its own in the women's T20 event. That was a preview of the Olympic challenge: if each country plays separately in multi-sport events, can a united West Indies team exist in the Olympic Games? 'There is currently no clear pathway for a West Indies cricket team to participate in the Olympics,' CWI president Kishore Shallow told AFP. 'Cricket's return to the Games in 2028 must not exclude our young cricketers from the same dream that has inspired our athletes.'He added, 'The Caribbean has always punched above its weight at the Olympics, inspiring the world with our athletic brilliance.'Chris Dehring, project director of CWI's T20 World Cup 2024, echoed that thought: 'All we are asking is that our individual nations' exceptional Olympic legacy be considered in the conversation.'A possible solution could be holding an inter-Caribbean qualifier, where the top team gets to represent the region. But that's still messy. The ICC hasn't announced how Olympic qualification will work, and time is ticking. Even England could face a dilemma—do they play as Team GB, or does Scotland try to qualify separately?It's ironic. The West Indies—winners of two ODI World Cups, two T20 titles, and one Champions Trophy—may be sidelined at the very event that's meant to grow cricket globally. On their 100th birthday, the team that once ruled the world may not get an invite to the biggest sporting celebration on the that, frankly, would be heartbreaking.- Ends
News18
16-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Brian Lara Indirectly Blames IPL For WI's 27 All Out: 'Using West Indies As...'
Last Updated: Brian Lara blamed T20 leagues after West Indies were bowled out for 27, the second-lowest Test score. West Indies were bowled out for just 27, registering the second-lowest score in Test history and the worst since 1955, resulting in a series clean sweep loss in the third Test in Jamaica. West Indies legend Brian Lara, in a recent podcast, indirectly blamed the Indian Premier League (IPL) and other T20 leagues for the decline of cricket in the Caribbean. 'We played first class cricket and some of us even played county cricket to try to get into the West Indies team," Lara mentioned on the cricket podcast 'Stick To Cricket." 'We are now using the West Indies team as a stepping stone, as a stage for us to get, you know, contracts around. And that is not a fault of the player," he added. Also present on the podcast was former England cricketer David Lloyd, who attacked the top three (India, Australia and England), saying: 'The big three, they take all the money. England, Australia, England take all the money. They get the big broadcast deals. You've got to have a more even distribution to allow West Indies, New Zealand, Sri Lanka to compete." 'The big three can't take all the money" 💰Brian Lara & Bumble dive into the crisis facing West Indies Cricket 🏏 📺 Watch now on YouTube or listen on all audio platforms. — Stick to Cricket (@StickToCricket) July 15, 2025 Meanwhile, Cricket West Indies president Dr Kishore Shallow has reached out to former legends to address the ongoing crisis. 'I have extended invitations to three of our greatest batsmen ever: Sir Clive Lloyd, Sir Vivian Richards, and Brian Lara. They will join past greats Dr Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dr The Most Honourable Desmond Haynes, Ian Bradshaw, who already serve on the committee," Shallow stated in a statement. Kishore Shallow also acknowledged that the series result and especially the final match would lead to many 'sleepless nights ahead" for fans and players, but urged patience as they continue to rebuild the team. 'While disappointment is natural, we must not allow this moment to define our journey," he said. 'We are in a rebuilding phase, steadily investing in the next generation, and reigniting the spirit that has long made West Indies cricket a force in the world. 'The road ahead will test us, but I have faith in the talent and commitment of our players when they apply themselves," he added. (With inputs from Agencies) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Washington Post
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Cricket legends Brian Lara and Viv Richards to help beleaguered West Indies team
Only a day after West Indies endured one of its worst performances in nearly a century of playing test matches, the president of the Caribbean cricket board was looking to the past to improve the future. WICB president Kishore Shallow on Tuesday said he plans to enlist Caribbean cricket greats such as Viv Richards and Brian Lara to help a West Indian lineup that scored just 27 runs in its second innings – one run short of the all-time test record for low totals — while losing the third of three tests to Australia.
Al Arabiya
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Cricket legends Brian Lara and Viv Richards to help beleaguered West Indies team
Only a day after West Indies endured one of its worst performances in nearly a century of playing test matches, the president of the Caribbean cricket board was looking to the past to improve the future. WICB president Kishore Shallow on Tuesday said he plans to enlist Caribbean cricket greats such as Viv Richards and Brian Lara to help a West Indian lineup that scored just 27 runs in its second innings – one run short of the all-time test record for low totals – while losing the third of three tests to Australia. The batting collapse continued a pattern for the West Indian test team – it hasn't won a test series since 2022-23 when it beat Zimbabwe in the Caribbean. Since then it has drawn three and lost five series. It was swept in 3-0 over the last few weeks at home against Australia culminating in the humiliating defeat in the third test on Monday. Shallow had seen enough. 'The result hurts deeply not only because of how we lost but because of what West Indies Cricket has always represented to our people: pride, identity, and possibility,' Shallow said in a statement. 'There will be some sleepless nights ahead for many of us including the players who I know feel this loss just as heavily. We are in a rebuilding phase steadily investing in the next generation and reigniting the spirit that has long made West Indies cricket a force in the world.' Indeed it was a force. By the late 1970s the Caribbean side was recognized as unofficial world champions, a title they retained throughout the 1980s thanks to batters like Richards complemented by feared bowlers like Curtly Ambrose. Now Richards, known fondly at times as Sir Viv after receiving a British knighthood for his services to cricket, will be part of the rescue package. Shallow said he had ordered an emergency meeting to review the Australia test series, particularly the final match. Some of the fast bowling produced against Australia in the series resembled the days when West Indies pacemen dominated the world of cricket, but batting deficiencies let the team down badly. 'To strengthen the discussions I have extended invitations to three of our greatest batsmen ever: Clive Lloyd, Vivian Richards, and Brian Lara,' Shallow said. 'They will join past greats Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Desmond Haynes, and Ian Bradshaw.' Lloyd, who is 80, was a West Indies captain and leading figure of the team's overwhelming success in his era. He scored 19 centuries in his 110-test career that ended in 1984. The 73-year-old Richards scored 24 centuries in 121 test matches. Lara who retired in 2006 scored 34 centuries in 131 tests. He holds the record for the most runs scored in a test innings – 400 not out against England in 2004. It remains the only quadruple century in test cricket. It's not clear whether the support group will help in the shorter formats of ODI and Twenty20 cricket. West Indies have had 3-0 series losses this year to England in both formats. On the plus side, the Caribbean team drew an ODI series and won a T20 series in Ireland. Shallow insists he's not paying lip service to the chaos surrounding the test team which played its first test matches in England in 1928, losing the series 3-0. 'This engagement is not ceremonial,' Shallow said. 'These are men who helped define our golden eras and their perspectives will be invaluable as we shape the next phase of our cricket development.'
