Dear Editor,
With the West Indies’ poor performance at the world cup, the naysayers have simply been proven right.
It will be interesting to hear what Chairman of selectors Roger Harper has to say about this recent debacle.
It all started with poor selection in the first place, the omission, retention and recall of players that in no right-thinking country could have been in that squad.
Pakistan immediately comes to mind.
With the installation of Ramiz Raja as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PTCCB) by none other than Prime Minister and former captain Imran Khan, he immediately set out to change the team selected and Pakistan performed well in the tournament including beating powerhouse, India.
I remember seeing Ramiz Raja in 1988 at Bourda, bowled by Curtly Ambrose with his ninth delivery in test cricket.
He is as feisty an administrator, a player and a commentator, good signs for Pakistan cricket.
In contrast, Roger refused to correct the mistakes by the selectors after the likes of Romario Shepherd, who proved his all-round ability, Sherfane Rutherford, who was more than consistent and deserved selection, the obvious blunder to recall Ravi Rampaul and an out of sync Oshane Thomas is clear.
He said, no matter the critics at that time, the team wouldn’t be changed.
I am making a personal appeal to President Skerritt and VP Shallow, dismantle this selection panel if they refuse to do the honourable thing, resign.
On this same note, bon voyage Christopher Henry Gayle, you have done us proud, hope to see you knighted sooner than later, best of luck DJ Bravo, a true stalwart of the game.
We need new vision, new direction and a comprehensive revamp of this team as we move forward.
Come on Roger, your slip is showing, resign and save this region further embarrassment.
Regards,
Ronald Shepherd
