Reactions to WI missing out on the ODI World Cup – 'How the standards have fallen'
The cricket community reacts to the two-time champions failing to qualify for the ODI World Cup for the first time in their history
ESPNcricinfo staff01-Jul-2023
In 2018, Scotland lost to WI and as a result lost an opportunity to play in the 2019 World Cup. They were gracious and supportive in defeat and wished us well.
I want to return the favour. Congratulations @CricketScotland and best of luck in the remaining Super Six games. pic.twitter.com/1HWBBqWbjg
— Carlos Brathwaite (@CRBrathwaite26) July 1, 2023
Very sad to see West Indies not qualifying for the Cricket World Cup.
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) 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 (@GautamGambhir) July 1, 2023
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. pic.twitter.com/dAcs3uufNM
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 1, 2023
West Indies are out of the World Cup. Even though it isn’t surprising…given how their standards have fallen in the last few years…it’s still a little disappointing to see the erstwhile champions of cricket to become a spectator for a world event.
Change is the only constant!!!— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 1, 2023
Probably my most disappointing day ever on a cricket field for a few reasons. But it was nice to still enjoy the evening and make some cool memories mixing with the WI’s group https://t.co/iXRavcZSSV
— Kyle Coetzer (@MeerGoose11) July 1, 2023
Perfect match from Scotland to beat WI & knock them out of qualifying for the @cricketworldcup toss was again crucial & the chase clinical. Good to see the vice captain step up today. 2 big finals left against Zimbabwe & Holland so still all in our hands @CricketScotland #CWC23
— Majid Haq (@MajidHaq) July 1, 2023
Massive Congratulations to @CricketScotland and wish them all the very best in the ongoing tournament, that’s why I always raised my voice for teams like Scotland to play more at the global level and it would be shame not to see them play in India late this year pic.twitter.com/PaGi3kFuS3
— Shafiq Stanikzai (@ShafiqStanikzai) July 1, 2023
Outstanding performance again, @BrandoMcMullen4 simply superb, bowling unit again high class and @crossy16 great knock under pressure #followscotland
— michael leask (@leasky29) July 1, 2023