West Indies Cricket Faces Calls for Overhaul After Historic T20 Loss

Dr. Keith Rowley, former prime minister and chairman of Caricom’s Prime Ministerial Sub-committee on cricket, has called for a major overhaul of West Indies cricket following their historic T20 series loss to Nepal, marking the first time an ICC associate nation has defeated a full member in T20 cricket. The West Indies suffered heavy defeats in the first two matches and only managed a consolation win in the final game amid a largely experimental squad missing key players. Rowley expressed deep concern and frustration over the team's recent poor performances, which also include a record low Test innings of 27 runs against Australia earlier in the year. Meanwhile, Australia continues to show strong performances in cricket, maintaining a winning streak over New Zealand in ODIs and preparing for upcoming fixtures with strategic player selections. On the domestic front in Australia, Penrith Cricket Club is gearing up for the new season with hopes to build upon their previous successful campaign despite some key player departures. AFLW also remains active with a busy round eight weekend featuring themed matches, community engagement activities, and local fan events, emphasizing the sport's growing popularity.