Overview

• India defeated West Indies by an innings and 140 runs inside three days in Ahmedabad, intensifying scrutiny of the visitors’ Test side.
• Brian Lara urged captain Roston Chase and teammates to ask whether they have “cricket at heart,” arguing renewed pride must underpin any revival.
• Lara acknowledged financial and infrastructure shortfalls but stressed passion over facilities, while urging CWI to better retain talent drawn to global T20 leagues.
• Head coach Darren Sammy described the decline as “like a cancer… rooted deep” in the system, citing long-standing gaps in finance, manpower and technology as the team prepares for the second Test in Delhi.
• CWI’s strategy and officiating committee of former greats is pursuing sponsors and potential ICC support, with reports highlighting chronic batting frailties and selection on potential over sustained first-class performance.