This rationalization got here as a shock and disappointment to the Indian cricket neighborhood, because the staff’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 taking part within the upcoming extravaganza.
Sehwag, identified for his outspoken nature, emphasised the necessity for efficient administration and an affiliation that’s free from political influences.
“What a disgrace. West Indies fail to qualify for the World Cup. Simply reveals expertise alone is not sufficient, want focus and good man administration, free from politics. The one solace is there is not additional low to sink from right here,” Sehwag tweeted.
It was a remaining nail within the coffin for the Windies as they earlier misplaced Zimbabwe and the Netherlands in essential Tremendous Over eliminator.
The end result meant that the champions of World Cup 1975 and 1979 is not going to play within the event’s 48 years historical past.
India’s 1983 World Cup profitable hero Madan Lal stated it is the gamers who ought to be blamed for giving precedence to taking part in T20 franchise leagues the world over.
“Unhappy to see West Indies isn’t certified for the 23 World Cup. It is there on (sic) fault as a result of they solely 20/20 league. No pleasure taking part in for the nation,” Lal wrote in his twitter deal with.
Former Take a look at opener and cricket pundit AAkash Chopra though is not too stunned whereas terming it disappointing.
“West Indies are out of the World Cup. Although it is not stunning…given how their requirements have fallen in the previous couple of years…
“It is nonetheless slightly disappointing to see the erstwhile champions of cricket to turn into a spectator for a world occasion. Change is the one fixed,” wrote former India opener Akash Chopra tweeted.
Having gained the T20 World Cup titles in 2012 and 2016, the West Indies have been on a downward spiral. They might not make the Champions Trophy in 2017 after falling outdoors top-eight.
They completed ninth amongst 10 groups in 2019 World Cup, and within the World Take a look at Champoinship 2019-21 and 2021-23 cycles they ended up being eighth from 9 groups.
In 2021 T20 World Cup, the two-time champions managed only one win. Within the final yr’s T20 World Cup they made a primary spherical exit.
WI WILL RISE AGAIN: GAMBHIR
However Sehwag’s opening accomplice Gautam Gambhir believed that the Caribbeans will rise once more.
“I like West Indies. I like West Indian cricket. I nonetheless imagine they are often the No.1 staff in world cricket,” Gambhir tweeted.
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer stated in no unsure phrases that area’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. However while you hit all-time low, solely means is up,” he added.
(With inputs from PTI)
