Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Dr. Kishore Shallow expressed his full support for West Indies Head Coach Daren Sammy after former players called for his removal following an embarrassing loss in the recent Test series against Australia.

The West Indies were bundled out for 27 runs in the second innings at Sabina Park, losing by a massive 176 runs and recording the second-lowest score in the history of Test cricket.

That performance followed losses in Barbados by 159 runs in the first Test and 133 in Grenada in the second Test.

Dr. Shallow chastised Sammy’s critics and has requested an immediate review of the Test series against Australia, which the West Indies lost 3-0.

In a statement issued, Dr. Shallow said an urgent review was necessary and that he had invited cricketing legends Sir Clive Lloyd, Sir Vivian Richards, and Brian Lara to help in the process.

“As an immediate step, I have advised the Chair of the Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee to convene an emergency meeting to review the recent Test series against Australia, particularly the final match.

“To strengthen the discussions, I have extended invitations to three of our greatest batsmen ever: Sir Clive Lloyd, Sir Vivian Richards, and Brian Lara. They will join past greats Dr. Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dr The Most Honourable Desmond Haynes, and Ian Bradshaw, who already serve on the committee,” the release stated.

“This engagement is not ceremonial. These are men who helped define our golden eras, and their perspectives will be invaluable as we shape the next phase of our cricket development. We intend for this gathering to result in tangible, actionable recommendations.”

“The result hurts deeply, not only because of how we lost but because of what West Indies cricket has always represented to our people: pride, identity, and possibility.

“There will be some sleepless nights ahead for many of us, including the players, who I know feel this loss just as heavily. But while disappointment is natural, we must not allow this moment to define our journey,” the statement further stated.

“We are in a rebuilding phase, steadily investing in the next generation, and reigniting the spirit that has long made West Indies cricket a force in the world.

“Progress is rarely straightforward. It takes time, perseverance, and belief, especially in our most difficult moments. The road ahead will test us, but I have faith in the talent and commitment of our players when they apply themselves.

“We have already seen encouraging signs, particularly with the ball. Our batters are keen, but now must be even more deliberate as they work to improve. Now is not the time to turn away. Now is the time to stand even closer as a people. These are the moments that shape us.”

Former T&T PM Rowley calls for players’ accountability

Dr. Keith Rowley, former chairman of the CARICOM subcommittee for cricket, called for the players to be accountable.

“Keep the bowlers and fire all the batsmen, at least for now.”

He added, “It must end NOW! We must return to an accountable development model based on performance, improvement, and progress.”

“This result is a gut punch for West Indies cricket and must be responded to with widespread house cleaning and a reset. Waiting for a miracle from constant failure just will not deliver any satisfactory results.”

Guyana’s president calls for a complete evaluation

Guyana President Dr. Irfaan Ali, the current chairman of the cricket subcommittee, says it is time for a full evaluation and accountability for the West Indies Cricket Team’s disastrous batting performance.

He added, “We cannot disregard what all of us witnessed and endured in the last three Test matches. This is not about our players, administrators, or any individual; it is an entire system that is failing, and together, all of us must fix it now. This cannot continue into another series; we must not allow it to.”