Speaking on the Mason and Guest radio program, Shallow assessed the team’s record and emphasized the need for accountability at all levels of the organization.
A year of missed opportunities
Under all-format head coach Daren Sammy, the West Indies struggled to find consistency last year. The team managed just one win from 10 Test matches, captured only one of five One-Day International series, and claimed two victories across five T20I series.
Shallow highlighted both the highs and lows of the campaign. “We have seen glimpses of really great performances by our team, whether it was in Australia or Pakistan,” he said, “but there have been lows, lows that we all are very disappointed in because there were opportunities where we believed we could have won matches and series that we haven’t.”
Collective responsibility is key
The CWI president did not shy away from assigning responsibility, emphasizing that shortcomings were shared across leadership, coaching, and players.
“There must be collective responsibility, including the head coach Daren Sammy. Players have to take responsibility as well, and the board,” Shallow said. “We understand where we are in global cricket. We have not achieved the level of success that we want and certainly not at the pace that we want.”
Reflecting on the path forward
Shallow’s comments signal an awareness within Cricket West Indies that systemic changes may be required to restore competitiveness. While glimpses of brilliance were evident, the overall results of 2025 underline a pressing need to convert potential into sustained success.
By acknowledging the challenges openly, Shallow set the stage for a year of reflection and recalibration, stressing that rebuilding momentum will require accountability, commitment, and strategic planning from all involved.
