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CWI Calls Emergency Meeting with Legends After Historic Test Collapse
West Indies’ 27-All-Out Sparks Urgent Strategic Overhaul
In the wake of West Indies’ catastrophic performance in the final Test against Australia — where the team collapsed for just 27 runs, the second-lowest total in Test cricket history — Cricket West Indies (CWI) has taken a rare and drastic step. The board has announced an emergency meeting of its Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee and extended formal invitations to some of the region’s most iconic figures in cricket history.
The announcement, made by CWI president Dr. Kishore Shallow, reflects growing concerns about the deteriorating standards of West Indies cricket, both on and off the field. As calls for reform intensify, the board has looked to its golden past for guidance.
Legendary Cricketers to Play Key Role in West Indies’ Reset
Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, and Brian Lara to Join Crisis Talks
Dr. Shallow confirmed that Sir Clive Lloyd, Sir Vivian Richards, and Brian Lara will join an already distinguished strategy panel that includes Dr. Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Desmond Haynes, and Ian Bradshaw.
“These are men who helped define our golden eras,” said Shallow. “Their perspectives will be invaluable as we shape the next phase of our cricket development. This is not ceremonial — we want tangible, actionable recommendations.”
The location and time of the meeting remain unspecified, but the objective is clear: restore pride and structure in West Indies cricket following one of the lowest moments in its storied history.
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Dinanath Ramnarine Launches Scathing Critique of CWI Administration
Former West Indies spinner Dinanath Ramnarine took to social media to slam CWI’s leadership, accusing the board of failing its players and fans.
“Board members pay themselves what they want, select players based on loyalty rather than merit, and treat national team results as irrelevant,” wrote Ramnarine in a widely-shared statement. “They stay in power regardless of whether the team wins, loses, or suffers global humiliation.”
He added that fans are walking away “not with protest, but with silence,” and criticized the CWI for its lack of a sustainable development structure, calling recent programs “tokenistic and PR-driven.”
Ramnarine’s post underlined how public trust has eroded, pointing to repeated failures on the field — including heavy defeats to the USA and now the historic collapse to Australia — as symptoms of a deeply broken system.
What’s Next: Can the West Indies Turn It Around?
CWI’s invitation to cricket legends is a strong acknowledgment that the current trajectory is unacceptable. However, as Ramnarine and others argue, real reform requires more than just high-profile meetings — it needs structural change, transparency, and a commitment to merit over favoritism.
With the legends of Caribbean cricket now expected to contribute actionable insights, fans will be watching closely to see whether this move marks a genuine turning point or yet another temporary PR maneuver.
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