The West Indies batters have once again failed their bowling unit, crumbling to a humiliating 27 all out in the third Test against Australia at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica. This shameful collapse capped off a 3-0 series defeat and left cricket fans across the Caribbean stunned and furious.
While the bowlers consistently delivered and gave the region hope with gritty, spirited performances, they were repeatedly let down by a batting lineup that lacked application, technique, and—most glaringly—accountability. The glaring absence of resilience or basic batting intelligence has sparked outrage, and rightly so.
What has truly disgruntled fans is the complete lack of ownership from leadership. Instead of facing the music, CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow has deflected attention, bizarrely suggesting that criticism of head coach Daren Sammy is rooted in island bias—an irresponsible and divisive remark at a time when unity and introspection are desperately needed.
To make matters worse, Captain Roston Chase added insult to injury by blaming the pitch—as if only the West Indies had to bat on it. These excuses have done little to comfort supporters, many of whom see them as a smokescreen for deeper issues plaguing West Indies cricket: poor development, tactical naivety, and fragile mental fortitude.
With the Test series behind them and pride severely wounded, the West Indies will now turn to the T20I series, which begins this Sunday at 7 PM in Jamaica. Fans will be hoping for a spark, a fight, something to show that this team still has a pulse.
Because after that 27 all out, the Caribbean is not just disappointed—it’s furious.
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