CWI President Calls for ‘Emergency Review Meeting’ After West Indies’ Harrowing Test Loss to Australia
JAMAICA, JUL 15 – Cricket West Indies seeks solutions from legends after a 3-0 series whitewash and historic low score of 27 runs highlights deep-rooted team issues, officials said.
- Cricket West Indies president Dr Kishore Shallow called an emergency meeting on July 15, 2025, after West Indies lost the third Test against Australia in Kingston, being bowled out for 27 runs.
- The meeting was called following a harsh 3-0 defeat to Australia, highlighted by one of West Indies' lowest-ever Test innings totals, reflecting a broader decline influenced by players prioritizing T20 franchise commitments.
- Invitations have been sent to three legendary Caribbean batsmen—widely regarded as icons of the game—to participate in the Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee's detailed meetings focused on the team's rebuilding efforts.
- Shallow emphasized that "this engagement is not ceremonial" and praised the invited players as individuals instrumental in shaping some of the most successful periods in cricket history, while Australian captain Pat Cummins remarked that the matches were closely contested but Australia managed to pull ahead towards the end.
- The emergency meeting aims to produce actionable recommendations to recover West Indies cricket, urging patience during the rebuilding phase amid a challenging path forward for the team.
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