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West Indies’ humiliating 3-0 Test series whitewash by Australia, including a crushing defeat at Sabina Park, has intensified public and expert scrutiny of Head Coach Daren Sammy, who also serves as chief selector.

Key Criticisms:
Andre Lawrence (Cricket Analyst):
Lawrence has publicly demanded that Sammy resign or be sacked, especially after what he described as a disgraceful showing at Sabina Park. His view reflects a growing sense of frustration over Sammy’s strategies and team selection.

Carl Hooper (Former WI Captain):
In a strongly worded statement, Hooper argued that Sammy must be held accountable as both coach and sole selector. He believes that Cricket West Indies (CWI) made a misstep in consolidating so much power in one individual and insists changes in leadership are necessary to rescue West Indies Test cricket.

Fan Reactions (Social Media):
A portion of the fanbase is calling for those who appointed Sammy with sweeping powers to resign, reflecting a loss of confidence not just in Sammy but in the governance of CWI itself.

CWI’s Response: President Defends Sammy
Dr. Kishore Shallow, President of Cricket West Indies, is resisting public pressure to remove Sammy. Speaking with Andrew Mason, he offered the following counterpoints:

Defense of Tenure: He emphasized that Sammy’s Test coaching stint has just begun, and judging him after one series — even a poor one — is premature and unfair.

Allegations of Bias: Dr. Shallow controversially suggested that some of the criticism may be rooted in bias, hinting that Sammy’s St. Lucian nationality could be influencing detractors’ opinions.

Track Record in White-Ball Formats: Shallow also cited Sammy’s white-ball success, particularly with the T20 side, as evidence that he is capable of leading the team effectively with time.

The Bigger Picture: Power, Performance, and Politics
This debate touches on several deeper issues:

Accountability vs. Continuity: Is it fair to judge Sammy so early, or does the magnitude of the defeat demand swift action?

Selector-Coach Dual Role: Was it wise to consolidate coaching and selection powers into a single role? Critics like Hooper argue it’s a structural flaw.

Regional Tensions: Shallow’s remarks suggest that Caribbean insularity and territorial politics may be muddying the waters, raising difficult questions about unity and fairness in West Indies cricket.