Cricket West Indies (CWI) has decided to turn to legends to come out of the crisis after West Indies’ dismal performance in the recently concluded Test series against Australia.

The Caribbean outfit was whitewashed in the three-match series in its backyard. It is their performance in the third Test that has set the alarm bells ringing.

Set a target of 204 runs, the hosts were bowled out for just 27 runs as they managed to avoid the lowest score in Test cricket by just one run.

Australia humiliated the Caribbean

27 is now the second lowest score in Test history and lowest since 1955 when New Zealand were bowled out for 26 runs against England.

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The hosts lost three wickets without scoring a single run inside the first over. At one stage, they were reeling at 11/6 and were looking destined to break New Zealand’s record.

However, they managed to avoid the humiliation by just one run. For Australia, Mitchell Starc picked up 6 wickets for 9 runs

CWI turns to West Indies legends

Following the humiliating loss in the third Test, CWI president Kishore Shallow has called for an emergency meeting involving Brian Lara and several other legendary West Indies cricketers.

In a statement, Kishore did not mince any words as he said that the ‘result hurts deeply’ while also stating that the loss will lead to sleepless nights for many associated with Windies cricket.

“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,” Kishore said in a statement.

“There will be some sleepless nights ahead for many of us, including the players, who I know feel this loss just as heavily,” he added.

Viv Richards and Brian Lara among legends called for rescue

He further revealed that he had invited West Indies greats such as Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, and Brian Lara to take part in the emergency meeting.

“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,” Shallow said.

“Consistent with my message over the last weeks, this is a moment that calls for collaboration, not division. We need everyone on board: fans, players, coaches, legends, and administrators, if we are to truly move forward. There is much work to be done. But we must do it with purpose, and we must do it together,” he added.