Dear Editor,
I have a right to mash down West Indies with harsh criticisms or constructive ones.
There are more thorns than roses in the latest West Indies batting display against Pakistan. And it seems like they prefer having the thorns rather than the roses, from the way they are playing and representing the region. Am I speaking in parables? I hope not. Try and understand what I am trying to say.
Since the new WI team has taken shape -- from the once mighty and destructive team that it used to be, most of the players are performing below the standard of confident, professional players. They seem like a drowning man, catching at a straw to save his life. They are spoiling the broth with flaws and loopholes of uncertainty and unreliable executions.
No matter if or when they win — even two or three matches in a row, they are still a big let-down to their fans and supporters, and still are regarded as a careless set of jokers who are loafing and jestering around. They are just coasting on a roller-coaster -- frighteningly surrendering to the challenges of the opposition.
Though they often times find themselves in a winning position, they crumble to defeat after defeat repeatedly and carelessly.
We see them today as good as the Good Samaritan, as brave as a lion; but tomorrow, they look and behave like wandering sheep who have lost their way — or a panicking child, searching for direction. Do I sound too harsh? Not easy to have a stand filled with supporters — in the Caribbean, and these mature players are playing schoolboy cricket-- hurting the fans so badly.
Too many empty promises and crocodile apologies. Marginal triumphs are not enough. The relapse cycle is always getting the better of them.
I still do not believe that the current WI players are 110-per cent committed and reliable like Shiv Chanderpaul. The burning passion to win matches should be like a man who is directly aiming at something to achieve. We are fed up with their half-hearted, mediocre efforts. God knows why they left out Shivnarine Chanderpaul from the one-day squad.
Donald J McCoy
donaldmckoy2010@yahoo.com
I have a right to mash down West Indies with harsh criticisms or constructive ones.
There are more thorns than roses in the latest West Indies batting display against Pakistan. And it seems like they prefer having the thorns rather than the roses, from the way they are playing and representing the region. Am I speaking in parables? I hope not. Try and understand what I am trying to say.
Since the new WI team has taken shape -- from the once mighty and destructive team that it used to be, most of the players are performing below the standard of confident, professional players. They seem like a drowning man, catching at a straw to save his life. They are spoiling the broth with flaws and loopholes of uncertainty and unreliable executions.
No matter if or when they win — even two or three matches in a row, they are still a big let-down to their fans and supporters, and still are regarded as a careless set of jokers who are loafing and jestering around. They are just coasting on a roller-coaster -- frighteningly surrendering to the challenges of the opposition.
Though they often times find themselves in a winning position, they crumble to defeat after defeat repeatedly and carelessly.
We see them today as good as the Good Samaritan, as brave as a lion; but tomorrow, they look and behave like wandering sheep who have lost their way — or a panicking child, searching for direction. Do I sound too harsh? Not easy to have a stand filled with supporters — in the Caribbean, and these mature players are playing schoolboy cricket-- hurting the fans so badly.
Too many empty promises and crocodile apologies. Marginal triumphs are not enough. The relapse cycle is always getting the better of them.
I still do not believe that the current WI players are 110-per cent committed and reliable like Shiv Chanderpaul. The burning passion to win matches should be like a man who is directly aiming at something to achieve. We are fed up with their half-hearted, mediocre efforts. God knows why they left out Shivnarine Chanderpaul from the one-day squad.
Donald J McCoy
donaldmckoy2010@yahoo.com