The West Indies Cricket Board is unable to spend much on their infrastructure and the diminishing level of cricket shows it. The youngsters in West Indies are opting for more lucrative sports like Basketball and Baseball. The invasion of American sports has further damaged the popularity of cricket. Instead of wasting money in the name of globalization, ICC should try to lift the standard of current Test playing nations. It is not only the West Indies but even Zimbabwe s performance is disappointing.
Money is also a big factor in Zimbabwe cricket.
ICC must realize that the shattering defeats of West Indies are not only West Indies woe but in a way, it also doesn t augur well for the game of cricket. Currently, West Indies is the only team to play a five-test match series either in Australia or England. It speaks volume on the importance of this team. The fourth Test between Australia and West Indies was the 121th Test of the Aussie Captain Steve Waugh. For long, Steve Waugh has been the crisis-man for Australia.