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The Decline of West Indian Cricket

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Not very long ago West Indies used to enjoy a very good record in test cricket both home and away. Until 1997 Australia was the only team to beat the Windies in both home and away for last 13 years. But now they are on the edge of been beaten by England cricket team in a test series in 31 years. Being bowled out for under 100 runs in two test matches is not a coincidene. There is something seriously wrong somewhere. There was a glimmer of hope for the Carribian cricket when Jimmy Adams the new captain defeated Zimbabwe in home series followed by worst biased umpiring ever witnessed courtesy Umpire Billy Doctrove and Doug Cowe helped beating Pakistan in the Antigua test. This should act as eye opener for ICC. Probably, they are following the indian cricket who help their team win home tests while their record remains poor abroad.

I don't agree that Walsh and Ambrose should play further. They have already given their best for their country. The young players are not happy with themselves. Another problem is the lack of competition in international cricket- Australia, South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are far too powerful cricketing nations. England lies in between the rest followed by the minnows Zimbabwe, India , New Zealand and the bottom Windies. West Indian board should sought the servicer of former greats to find the problem.

Now analysing the current team. Campbell is a good player but not consistent. Adrian Griffith has no place in international cricket. I wonder why Ricardo Powell and Chris Gayle have not been given opportunities in this series. Both are good cricketers along with Hinds and Sarwan. Brian Lara and Chadarpaul have been very irresponsible as well. Bowling department is too much weak. King who was deadly dangerous in the windies have proved to be total failure and so has Rose. What was Corey Collymore doing there if he was not to play? I don't see westindian cricket prospering in near future.

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