CWI President promises review as WI cricket seeks reset

President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Dr Kishore Shallow, has acknowledged the mixed fortunes of West Indies cricket on the global stage, stressing the need for collective responsibility while reaffirming the board’s commitment to reviewing its current systems.
Speaking on the Mason and Guest radio show in Barbados, Dr Shallow offered a candid assessment of where West Indies cricket stands, admitting that progress has not come as quickly or as consistently as supporters would hope.
“We understand where we are in global cricket. We have not achieved the level of success that we want, certainly not at the pace we want,” Shallow said. “We have seen glimpses of really great performances by our team, whether it was in Australia or Pakistan.”
While pointing to encouraging performances overseas, the CWI President did not shy away from addressing recent disappointments. He described missed opportunities as particularly painful, noting that there were matches and series where the team believed victory was within reach.
“There have been lows, you know; lows that we are all very disappointed in because there were opportunities when we believed we could have won matches and series that we haven’t,” he said.
Dr Shallow emphasised that accountability must be shared across all levels of West Indies cricket. He made it clear that responsibility does not rest solely with players but extends to the coaching staff and administrators alike.
“And yes, there must be collective responsibility, including the head coach, Darren Sammy. Players have to take responsibility as well, the board,” he stated.
Addressing the ongoing debate around player selection, Shallow confirmed that the current selection system is not immune to scrutiny. He revealed that the board had always intended to review the process after giving it sufficient time to operate.
“Nothing we do is cast in stone, including our selection system that we have established,” Shallow said.
“We did say that we are committed to reviewing that at some point as a board. We made a decision that we are going to give it a try, and we are going to see if it works, and we’re going to have a point where we review it as well.”
His comments are likely to resonate with fans across the Caribbean, many of whom have grown increasingly vocal about results and direction.
As West Indies cricket continues its rebuilding phase, Shallow’s remarks suggest a willingness at the highest level to reflect, adjust, and take responsibility in the pursuit of sustained success.