5 Ways in which West Indies can gain back the Cricketing glory

5 Ways in which West Indies can gain back the Cricketing glory: If you asked any fortune-teller 25 years ago where would West Indies Cricket be in 2015 and if he answered languishing at the bottom, you wouldn’t pay him a penny for the insight. But look what has transpired in all these years. West Indies have seen everything they could from trophies to controversies to misunderstandings within the board over the past few years. And the ripples of the decline haven’t just impacted the Caribbean. Their fall from grace has been a major disappointment for the game of cricket world over. There is simply no one who does not like the guys from this island. The flavour they bring on the field is just one of its kind. At a time when maintaining spectator interest is a challenge, the West Indians can bring about an air of refreshment if they do justice to the talent they possess. Here we are listing five such ways by which Windies cricket can be revived and revamped: 1. Use the CPL: Sunil Narine. (Photo Source: Caribbean Premier League) This wouldn’t have been on the agenda had it not been for the huge success of the Indian Premier League. The IPL helped bring new talent to the fore as the experience the youngsters gained while playing with international stars was invaluable. The WICB should take note and constructively use the already popular CPL to nurture young stars who could go on to represent the country in future. The CPL could also help revive the diminishing crowd interests in the island. 2. Lubricate the friction between the Board and players: Chris Gayle. (Photo Source: WICB Media Photo/Randy Brooks) When cricket Boards and players fall out none of them actually lose. It is cricket which suffers. The players association needs to communicate with the board’s representatives on regular occasions. Ego needs to be left in the background and interest of the game should take centre stage in such discussions. Factionalism within the team needs to go away and that requires appointing a leader who is not only strong but widely acceptable. Before taking big decisions the board must consult senior player’s about the repercussions of the move. 3. Rope in former West Indian greats to help the team: Former West Indian cricketer Curtly Ambrose in Antigua. (© Getty Images) Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, Courtly Ambrose and you can just keep naming them. West Indies have got plenty in the tank when it comes to heavy cricketing brains. The onus is on the Board as to how they can employ the available expertise in the best possible way. Guys who have seen and had framed the golden era of Caribbean cricket should be handed over the charge of revamping, motivating and fostering young talent across West Indies, which can go a long way in ameliorating the status of their cricket. 4. Identify players for separate formats: Jason holder. (© Getty Images) Considering the way world cricket is going ahead specialism is the need of the hour. And thus it is crucial to discern performances and list out player’s who would fit a particular format more than the other. This does not mean denying a prolific run scorer or a wicket taker opportunity but simply acknowledging the demands of the modern game. Increasing focus on the first class structure is also the key as it will ensure more equipped Test player’s coming through. 5. Giving players the sense of job security: (Photo Source: WICB) The perennial habit of chopping and changing needs to be done away with. The priority among other things has to be fitness. Looking back and picking players just because they have prior experience of playing for the country might not always be the wise approach as it means you do not have a pool that could serve you for a considerable duration. Long term goals need to be at the forefront when selecting the national team.