Cricket Legends Brian Lara and Viv Richards to Help Beleaguered West Indies Team
SABINA PARK, KINGSTON, JAMAICA, JUL 14 – West Indies were bowled out for 27, the second-lowest Test total ever, leading to a 3-0 series loss and calls for urgent review and structural reforms in regional cricket.
- On July 14, 2025, the West Indies cricket team scored 27 runs, their second-lowest Test total, sealing a 3-0 series sweep by Australia at Sabina Park.
- Having not topped 200 runs in four innings this series, the West Indies cricket team has struggled to field a consistent team and has not won a home Test in three years.
- With bowlers in full flow, Alzarri Joseph's five for 27 and Shamar Joseph's four for 34 highlighted a dominant Australian attack, while West Indies' batting recorded seven ducks.
- He also revealed that invitations had been extended to Sir Clive Lloyd, Sir Vivian Richards, and Brian Lara, and that Dr Kishore Shallow on Tuesday announced an emergency meeting to review the series.
- In preparation for the India tour, West Indies will aim to recover in upcoming series and implement spin-focused batting camps, as Roston Chase highlighted the need for improvement.
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