West Indies arrive in India at a troubled juncture. Over the last five years, Caribbean cricket has repeatedly stumbled to new lows: missing out on World Cups, enduring bilateral series whitewashes, and even being bowled out for just 27 in a Test innings.
To make matters worse, the two-time T20 World Cup champions are coming off a shock series loss to Nepal — a team that isn’t even a full ICC member.
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That defeat, while in a different format, sums up the current state of West Indies cricket. Every time the maroon caps take the field, there’s an air of apprehension — as if fans are bracing for what new disaster might unfold next.
There was, briefly, a glimmer of hope. A fiery spell from Shamar Joseph at the Gabba in early 2024 scripted a memorable West Indies win in Australia — their first in Brisbane in nearly three dec
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