Cricket West Indies calls for an emergency meeting after 27 all out against Australia, invites Viv Richards, Clive Lloyd and Brian Lara

West Indies was embarrassed by Australia in the pink-ball test, getting bowled out for 27 in the chase of 204 runs.

Following a humiliating batting collapse against Australia in Kingston, Cricket West Indies president Dr. Kishore Shallow convened an emergency meeting with three of the game’s most iconic batsmen: Sir Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, and Sir Clive Lloyd.

Although the West Indies also lost badly in the first two test matches, they kept the worst humiliation for last, getting shot out for 27 in 14.3 overs in Kingston. The tally fell 20 runs shy of the previous worst total of 47 for the West Indies; however, it was just one run over the test record low of 26 set by New Zealand in 1955.

In addition to the top six scoring the fewest runs in test history, it was the first time a team has ever scored seven ducks in an innings.

The West Indies cricket fraternity will have several “sleepless nights” after the defeats, according to Dr. Kishore Shallow, president of CWI. However, he urged patience as they attempt to “rebuild and start investing in the next generation.”

“Like every West Indian cricket fan, I felt the pain of our recent Test defeat to Australia. There will be some sleepless nights ahead for many of us, including the players, who I know feel this loss just as heavily. But while disappointment is natural, we must not allow this moment to define our journey. We are in a rebuilding phase, steadily investing in the next generation and reigniting the spirit that has long made West Indies cricket a force in the world,” the CWI president said in a statement.

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According to Shallow, Lara, Richards, and Lloyd’s presence was not merely “ceremonial,” and they would actively participate in the “next phase of cricket development” in the West Indies.

strengthen the discussions, I have extended invitations to three of our greatest batsmen ever: Sir Clive Lloyd, Sir Vivian Richards, and Brian Lara. They will join past greats Dr. Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dr. The Most Honorable Desmond Haynes, and Ian Bradshaw, who already serve on the committee.“

“This engagement is not ceremonial. These are men who helped define our golden eras, and their perspectives will be invaluable as we shape the next phase of our cricket development. We intend for this gathering to result in tangible, actionable recommendations. Consistent with my message over the last weeks, this is a moment that calls for collaboration, not division. We need everyone on board—fans, players, coaches, legends, and administrators—if we are to truly move forward,” Shallow added.

West Indies will next take on Australia in a five-match T20I series starting July 21, before hosting Pakistan for a white-ball series in August.

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