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827 declared yes

[fokhan_96]

827 declared yes

Look like they was going after Lara record, but nah.

[Dohplaydat]

Insane run rate too

[Dizzy28]

Pakistan lost by an innings!!!
WI level of sheitness there.

[DMan7]

Aye don't insult Pakistan like that, WI would've lost on Day 2.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

To make 500+ runs and lost by an innings +, is a different kinda embarrassment

[bluefete]

Aye don't insult Pakistan like that, WI would've lost on Day 2.

Yuh being generous there.

[Country_Bookie]

Great article by Bryan Davis, former WI cricketer. Agree with him 1,000%. If you can't commit to playing for West Indies, then F off and stay in Timbuktu playing nonsense cricket. Fed up of these idiots like Russell only playing when a big pay like world cup coming up. Or when their career in decline like Evin Lewis.


Taking it personally
Newsday 2 Days Ago


I still cannot grasp nor come to terms with players being unable to play for the West Indies for “personal reasons.” Maybe it is because I grew up in an era when it was a pride and joy to be chosen to represent one’s country, and one didn’t think twice before doing so.

I have to ask the question now: “Is the final decision to play for one’s country up to the player or the selection committee?”

I would also like to pose more questions: “If this was a selection for his first tour, would the player put forward that same excuse? Or is it because, having already been established, he can dictate when he will play or not?”

If he is unavailable, there is no reason why he should not disclose the reason for the decision. Is it that he has something to hide?

Does he feel guilty about the grounds for not wanting to play for the country that raised him, taught him the game, made many a sacrifice for him to reach the top?

Has the West Indian cricketer grown so much in stature that he is greater than the game? Is it because he no longer feels the need to win tournaments for the WI while his franchise is more valuable because it is paying him so much more for less work? Is WI cricket just another franchise to them?

I have to harp on this disloyalty, as it could never be right, and reveals to the cricket fan that players don’t care whether WI win or lose as long as their “personal reasons” are satisfied.

His excuse reveals arrogance, plus selfishness, self-importance and delusions of grandeur.

It’s not proper to turn one’s back on one’s country. It is an honour and privilege to be chosen and should not be taken lightly.

The game of cricket is an all-important consideration in the world of sport and a number of players over the past, almost 150 years of international cricket, welcomed the opportunity to test their skills against other cricketers from various countries where the game is appreciated.

There is a lot more competition at present because of the spread of the game to several parts of the globe that even a country of the size and might of the US is getting involved, having recently participated in a T20 Cricket World Cup.

So “stars” like Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Nicholas Pooran and Andre Russell must be left out of future teams until they give a reason for their unavailability.

Why should the WI play below strength and give the Sri Lankans an outside chance to win a series against us?

And, I must ask, what is the number of players allowed to give “personal reasons” as an excuse not to participate? Five, ten, 15?

I’m not against players being unavailable for a series of international games for their country. All I ask is for them to give the reasons why essential fixtures must be missed. Let the fans know why one can’t suit up for one’s country.

In the recent past there have been West Indian cricketers who have participated in franchise cricket, even though the WI team was simultaneously engaged in a tournament against another international side. Then, when they choose to play for the WI, the officials and their selectors kowtow to these “stars” in selecting the team.

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I believe these cricketers and officials owe it to supporters to give the reason why they refused to go to Sri Lanka.

At this time WI are ranked third in the world in this format and I’m sure the president of Cricket West Indies, plus all other officials involved, would love to see the best team represented against Sri Lanka, if only to improve our standing.

Therefore, players who make themselves unavailable for selection, regardless of whether it is to go on tour or to play at home in the WI, without a proper reason, should be informed that “personal reasons” are not an option and therefore they will not be considered for future selection.

They are obviously too big for WI cricket, so say goodbye and let them enjoy franchise cricket with the lucrative opportunities available to them.

WI can then concentrate on cricketers who are keen on representing the WI in international cricket – which is the forum for recognition in the first place.

WI cricket is not a franchise!

https://newsday.co.tt/2024/10/15/taking-it-personally/

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India was bundled out 46 at home... Lol! Guess they didn't read their own pitch properly

[bluefete]

India was bundled out 46 at home... Lol! Guess they didn't read their own pitch properly

Incredible. I had to make sure they were playing in India.

[Dizzy28]

WI women out of the WC

[bluefete]

WI men got a proper licking from Sri Lanka in the 3rd and final 20 over.

[Dizzy28]

WI men got a proper licking from Sri Lanka in the 3rd and final 20 over.

I mean you're only like a day late!!

[trinigamer]

WI 84/8 in the second ODI against SL, so they will lose both series.

[trent]

WI 84/8 in the second ODI against SL, so they will lose both series.

164/8
showing some fight...

[Dizzy28]

WI 84/8 in the second ODI against SL, so they will lose both series.

Mark Nicholas wasn't wrong when he said this

Also Sammy living in Lala Land

[Deadric]

India and England channelling West Indies energy in their most recent tests...

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new ... -scorecard

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/eng ... -scorecard

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Since gambir take over as coach over India, they in a mess!

[DMan7]

Diwali day cricket today fellas. WI vs ENG 1st ODI starts at 2 PM today.

[Dizzy28]

Diwali day cricket today fellas. WI vs ENG 1st ODI starts at 2 PM today.

Saw an article yesterday about the game today and that's the first time I even knew WI have a home series starting.

Seems it's specifically for the Brits. Winter and the venues are Barbados, St Lucia and Antigua......perfect to get the Barmy Army in huge numbers.

[DMan7]

^ Yea those are the Caribbean destinations that the ECB likely demanded the CWI to prepare for this series. We in the WI have 0 clout in all things international cricket after all.

Btw what is the results we looking at for the series? 3 ODI's and 5 T20's? Whitewash?

[Dizzy28]

^ Yea those are the Caribbean destinations that the ECB likely demanded the CWI to prepare for this series. We in the WI have 0 clout in all things international cricket after all.

Btw what is the results we looking at for the series? 3 ODI's and 5 T20's? Whitewash?

I had a flight during the T20 WC earlier this year from Heathrow. It was a Virgin to Antigua via Barbados. Basically the entire plane was passengers coming to the Caribbean for the cricket.

Probably more ppl on the plane than what shows up on a weekday for a test in the QPO.

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West indies went 1 up yes... Shocking!!

[DMan7]

England sent in their C team, 4 debutants they have in their lineup and will be so for the rest of the tour. WI needs to win all these matches quite comfortably considering their opponent is practically an england county side.

[Dizzy28]

England sent in their C team, 4 debutants they have in their lineup and will be so for the rest of the tour. WI needs to win all these matches quite comfortably considering their opponent is practically an england county side.

Not a single specialist batsman either.
Two wicket keepers, all rounders and bowlers.

[DMan7]

^ They should feel ashamed if they loss any match!

[shake d livin wake d dead]

India whitewashed at home... Gambhir should resign one time. They are facing a WTC exit and possibly a 5-0 against the aussies

[fokhan_96]

^ They should feel ashamed if they loss any match!

That WI team have no shame. You should know that by now.

[Country_Bookie]

India whitewashed at home... Gambhir should resign one time. They are facing a WTC exit and possibly a 5-0 against the aussies

Relegate them to the 2nd tier. Pitch doctored and 2 days and change for a test match, can't even chase 150 to avoid a whitewash. Imagine if was West Indies all the things the self righteous commentators would be saying. Disgrace to the game, put them out of their misery etc.

[Dizzy28]

India whitewashed at home... Gambhir should resign one time. They are facing a WTC exit and possibly a 5-0 against the aussies

Relegate them to the 2nd tier. Pitch doctored and 2 days and change for a test match, can't even chase 150 to avoid a whitewash. Imagine if was West Indies all the things the self righteous commentators would be saying. Disgrace to the game, put them out of their misery etc.

India had one really bad series.
WI last won a test series Away from home in 1994. Half of the tuners here probably weren't born yet. At home they marginally better however still have a win loss ratio at home that is less than 50% and that's including thay they had several series against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in that time.

All that to say there really is no modern day comparison to how bad WI are as a test team not counting those who attained test status since the 1980s coming forward.