This clarification got here as a shock and disappointment to the Indian cricket group, because the group’s elimination from the ODI World Cup qualifier dashed their hopes of qualifying for the 2023 event set to happen in India from October 5 to November 19.
The decline of West Indies cricket hit a brand new low on Saturday once they suffered a defeat in opposition to Scotland in a vital World Cup qualifier, successfully ending their probabilities of collaborating within the upcoming extravaganza.
Sehwag, recognized for his outspoken nature, emphasised the necessity for efficient administration and an affiliation that’s free from political influences.
“What a shame. West Indies fail to qualify for the World Cup. Just shows talent alone isn’t enough, need focus and good man management, free from politics. The only solace is there isn’t further low to sink from here,” Sehwag tweeted.
It was a closing nail within the coffin for the Windies as they earlier misplaced Zimbabwe and the Netherlands in essential Super Over eliminator.
The final result meant that the champions of World Cup 1975 and 1979 won’t play within the event’s 48 years historical past.
India’s 1983 World Cup profitable hero Madan Lal mentioned it is the gamers who needs to be blamed for giving precedence to enjoying T20 franchise leagues the world over.
“Sad to see West Indies is not qualified for the 23 World Cup. It’s there on (sic) fault because they only interested 20/20 league. No pride playing for the country,” Lal wrote in his twitter deal with.
Former Test opener and cricket pundit AAkash Chopra though is not too shocked whereas terming it disappointing.
“West Indies are out of the World Cup. Even though it isn’t surprising…given how their standards have fallen in the last few years…
“It’s nonetheless a bit disappointing to see the erstwhile champions of cricket to change into a spectator for a world occasion. Change is the one fixed,” wrote former India opener Akash Chopra tweeted.
Having won the T20 World Cup titles in 2012 and 2016, the West Indies have been on a downward spiral. They could not make the Champions Trophy in 2017 after falling outside top-eight.
They finished ninth among 10 teams in 2019 World Cup, and in the World Test Champoinship 2019-21 and 2021-23 cycles they ended up being eighth from nine teams.
In 2021 T20 World Cup, the two-time champions managed just one win. In the last year’s T20 World Cup they made a first round exit.
WI WILL RISE AGAIN: GAMBHIR
But Sehwag’s opening partner Gautam Gambhir believed that the Caribbeans will rise again.
“I really like West Indies. I really like West Indian cricket. I nonetheless imagine they are often the No.1 group in world cricket,” Gambhir tweeted.
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer said in no uncertain terms that region’s cricket has hit rick-bottom.
“Such a disgrace that West Indies will not be there on the World Cup.. Caribbean cricket has formally hit all-time low. But if you hit all-time low, solely approach is up,” he added.
(With inputs from PTI)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com