The indications had been there from a few years. Something ailed West Indies cricket and it was seen of their performances. The as soon as formidable forces of world cricket had been for lengthy shedding out to the larger groups. However, thee emergence of the T20 format gave them hope because it gained the title twice in 2012 and 2016. However, since then it has been a narrative of a downhill journey. And on Saturday, West Indies cricket hit rock-bottom because the two-time champions didn’t qualify for the ODI World Cup for the primary time in historical past after a shock loss to Scotland in a 2023 World Cup qualifier.

The cricket world was shocked on the end result.

“What a shame. West Indies fail to qualify for the World cup. Just shows talent alone isn’t enough, need focus and good man management,  free from politics. The only solace is there isn’t further low to sink from here,” Virender Sehwag tweeted.

What a disgrace. West Indies fail to qualify for the World cup. Just reveals expertise alone is not sufficient, want focus and good man administration, free from politics. The solely solace is there is not additional low to sink from right here. pic.twitter.com/dAcs3uufNM

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 1, 2023

“I love West Indies I love West Indian cricket I still believe they can be the No.1 team in world cricket!” Gautam Gambhir Tweeted.

I really like West Indies
I really like West Indian cricket
I nonetheless consider they are often the No.1 staff in world cricket!

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 1, 2023

“Very sad to see West Indies not qualifying for the Cricket World Cup,” wrote Pakistan nice Shoaib Akhtar.

Very unhappy to see West Indies not qualifying for the Cricket World Cup.

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) July 1, 2023

“Such a shame that West Indies won’t be there at the World Cup.. Caribbean cricket has officially hit rock bottom. But when you hit rock bottom, only way is up. #WestIndies #CWCQualifier,” Wasim Jaffer tweeted.

Scotland staged a serious upset within the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers on Saturday, defeating twice World Champions West Indies in a Super Six conflict by 7 wickets. The as soon as cricketing giants not solely slipped to a brand new low with the loss but in addition failed to make sure qualification for the ODI World Cup, which is ready to be hosted by India later this yr.

The defeat marks the primary time since 1975 that Caribbeans didn’t seal World Cup qualification.

Scotland shone with each bat and ball at Harare, producing a exceptional efficiency to crush the qualification hopes of the Caribbeans

This end result ensures that West Indies, who had been topped champions of the world in 1975 and 1979, can, at finest, end with solely 4 factors within the Super Six stage of the event.

The Men in Maroon can now not be among the many top-two finishers within the Qualifiers, who will mechanically seal locations for the primary occasion.

Scotland’s emphatic win was pushed by distinctive show from their bowlers and a 125-run stand between Matthew Cross and Brandon McMullen.

Chasing 182, Scotland misplaced a wicket off the very first ball, when Christopher McBride hit a low full toss from Holder to the mid-wicket. Any hopes of additional breakthroughs had been put to relaxation by Cross and McMullen as their regular stand yielded 40 runs within the powerplay overs

With ANI inputs