Ex-Pakistani Star On West Indies’ Elimination From The ODI World Cup Qualifiers, Says ‘Lesson For All’

After the West Indies (WI) were eliminated on Saturday from the ICC WC 2023 qualifiers, there has been much discussion about the team’s demise. The West Indies Cricket Board is being criticized for failing to take care of the players’ requirements, while the players themselves are being blamed for prioritizing franchise leagues above international competition. For the first time ever, the Shai Hope-led side lost to Scotland by seven wickets in the Super 6 match in the World Cup Qualifiers and was eliminated from contention for the major competition.

Hafeez comments on WI as the team is out of WC 2023

Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez criticized the West Indies board on Twitter for failing to provide the players with the necessary infrastructure and facilities, which he said was the cause of their demise.

“Everyone should learn a lesson from the collapse of West Indies cricket. In the world of business, nothing is taken for granted. For a country to compete successfully on the international stage, infrastructure development, and effective player management are essential components. The 2023 Cricket World Cup will not feature the two-time global winners, Hafeez tweeted.

Scotland defeats the West Indies in WC 2023 qualifier

On Saturday, Scotland pulled off a significant upset in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers by defeating the two-time World Champions West Indies by seven wickets in a Super Six match. With the defeat, the once-dominant cricket teams not only reached a new low but also failed to secure their place in the ODI World Cup, which will be held by India later this year.

Since 1975, the Caribbean region hasn’t qualified for the World Cup after a loss. At Harare, Scotland excelled with both the bat and the ball, putting on a fantastic display to dash the Caribbean teams’ hopes of qualifying.

Champions of 1975 and 1979

This outcome guarantees that the West Indies, who won the title of world champions in 1975 and 1979, will finish with, at most, four points in the Super Six stage of the competition.

Scotland’s convincing victory was fueled by an outstanding bowling performance and a 125-run partnership between Matthew Cross and Brandon McMullen.

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When Holder’s low full toss was smashed by Christopher McBride to midwicket in the opening ball of the chase for 182, Scotland lost a wicket. Cross and McMullen put an end to any chances of additional breakthroughs after their solid stand produced 40 runs in the powerplay overs.