 "Jayden Seales (L) of West Indies reacts after being bowled by Mitchell Starc (R) of Australia during the third day of the third Test cricket match between West Indies and Australia at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. AFP")
The dismal Test series against Australia concluded on an ugly note for the West Indies, as they bundled out on second-lowest total in the history of Test cricket. Express pacer Mitchell Starc emerged as the standout for Australia and was the one responsible for Windies’ misery. Starc registered the figures of 6-9 as the hosts succumbed at a meagre total of 27. The rapid debacle of wickets resulted in a mammoth 176-run victory for Australia at Sabina Park on Monday.
West Indies cricket boss Kishore Shallow calls emergency meeting
West Indies just avoided New Zealand’s record low of 26, set in 1955, and Shallow said there would be an inquest to review a dismal 3-0 series loss. The performance compelled West Indies cricket boss Kishore Shallow to call in an “immediate meeting” involving past greats.
“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,” Kishore 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.”
West Indies’ previous lowest total was the 47 they scored against England in 2004.
“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,” said Kishore.
“Progress is rarely straightforward. It takes time, perseverance, and belief, especially in our most difficult moments. The road ahead will test us,” he added.
“Now is not the time to turn away.”
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More ShortsKishore said he had invited West Indies greats Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards and Brian Lara to take part in discussions concerning the team’s decline which also saw them fail to qualify for the 50-over World Cup in 2023.