That's the message from CWI president Dr. Kishore Shallow who dismissed calls from Carl Hooper to hold the head coach accountable for the Windies' shocking 27 all out, calling the criticism "insular."
Instead the President is urging fans to stand by the team, as CWI prepares for an emergency meeting with former greats to address the deeper issues in West Indies cricket.
00:00Well, here comes the Defense Committee and Darren Sami, well, he isn't the problem.
00:11Well, that's the message from CWI President Dr. Keshaw Shallow, who dismissed calls from Carl Hooper to hold the head coach accountable for the windy, shocking 27-all-out, calling the criticism insular.
00:22Well, instead, the president is urging fans to stand by the team as CWI prepares for an emergency meeting with former greats to address the deeper issues in West Indies cricket.
00:33But Darren continues to get unfair criticism because he's from a small island.
00:41And listen, some people may run from that fact, but I won't run from the fact because insularity is something that still exists in our system that I believe we need to rid of.
00:53CLR James wrote about that, right?
00:56Some of our former greats also mentioned that in the different texts that they've put out over the years.
01:01So we can't run from that.
01:03So when you unfairly criticise Darren Sami calling for his head after his very first test series, despite seeing improved performance in his bowling, it could only be insularity.
01:13Oh, that's a big statement to make, though.
01:16That's a very big statement to make.
01:17And I will repeat it if you want me to, Andrew.
01:19Please.
01:20I know you like to play on radio and set across what's happening the following day.
01:24So let me repeat for you just in case you miss it.
01:27Yes.
01:27Darren Sami, the head coach of the Westonies team, is being criticized unfairly because of his inclusion.
01:37Why?
01:37Because he is considered.
01:39And because he is considered.
01:41And you could challenge me on this because you could look at Darren Sami track record, right?
01:46When he was captain of the team, he was criticized unfairly, right?
01:51And now he is coach.
01:52I mean, how else you could explain, Andrew, calling for head coach, Heather, after his first series, his first test series?
02:04Well, redemption joint nigh, perhaps, as the Westonies will get a shot at restoration when the five-match T20 series bowls off this Sunday in Jamaica.
02:15Well, the 16-man squad features two fresh faces and exciting young wicket-keeper batter, Jewel Andrews, and left-arm pacer, Jedediah Blades.
02:24Captain Sheeho will lead the side back by experienced names like Jason Holder, Akeel Hussain, and Rovman Powell.
02:30Head coach Darren Sami says it's all about practicing with purpose, and they will be using the series to sharpen their game and climb the T20 rankings ahead of the World Cup.
02:41Well, Dre Ross might be back in the West Indies' colors, but this will be a swan song on the international stage.
02:47The Jamaican all-wronger will call time on his West Indies career after the upcoming T20 series against Australia.
02:54With over 140 matches across 15 years, Russell will get the chance to say goodbye in front of his home crowd at the Sabina Park in the first two matches.
03:03A two-time T20 World Cup winner, Dre Ross built a fearsome reputation as a power hitter and a game-changing bowler.
03:12Head coach Darren Sami praised Russell as a fierce competitor and role model whose passion for West Indies cricket never faded.
03:19His retirement comes just a month after Nicholas Puran also stepped away from international duty.
03:25All right, let's brighten things up a notch as Hayley Matthews is one, if not the brightest name in West Indies cricket at the moment.
03:33And as a result, she is being put to good use.
03:36The 27-year-old all-wronger has been named as the Caribbean Premier League ambassador.
03:40The Barbadian will be the official tournament ambassador and will champion women's cricket and health and wellness across the Caribbean.
03:48CPL believes Matthews will play a pivotal role in growing the game among girls and women.
03:53CPL CEO Pete Russell is adamant that her presence will elevate the visibility of women's cricket
03:58and also ensure CPL continues to be a fan-centric and inclusive tournament for everyone.
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