Sorry state of WI cricket

THE EDITOR: It really amazes me but I’m never surprised every time I hear or read about this “special flair” which the West Indies cricketers bring to the fans worldwide. Repeatedly, I have heard and read about the invincible Australians who impress the cricket world without delighting it. What utter garbage, the whole of Australia must be laughing and will continue to laugh at their opponents and their respective fans worldwide.

Anyone can recognise why the Australians are so dominant and it’s all about being serious, disciplined, committed, having the right attitude, being focussed and above all being able to function as a team, I repeat being able to function as a team. Judging from our players’ own body language and attitudes at this juncture do we really need to secure the services of any coach, any assistant coach, any psychologist or for that matter any manager? I’m afraid the answer is an emphatic No!! Our players appear to know it all. So, there you go Mr Administrator, here is an area you can save some big bucks. Yes Mr Administrator you have encouraged and pampered players over the years, thereby creating and letting loose a monster which has now returned to devour you. So while you continue to search for yet another catch of lame excuses, the Australians and other worthy opponents will continue to leave you and the rest of the Caribbean in tears “with or without flair”.

G WILDMAN
Glencoe