Dwayne Bravo, the former West Indies cricket captain, has come out swinging against the decision to drop Rovman Powell as the T20I captain and replace him with Shai Hope. Bravo is not happy at all. He pointed out that under Powell’s leadership, the West Indies really turned things around in T20 cricket, securing wins at home against major teams like India, England, and South Africa. Remember that thrilling journey to the Super 8 stage at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024? That was all Powell’s doing, helping the team climb from ninth to fifth in the T20I rankings.
Bravo took to Instagram to voice his frustration, saying that this decision is “sad on all levels” and expressed concern over the ongoing unfairness towards players. He posted, “@windiescricket, once again, you guys show the Caribbean and the cricket world that players are still not being treated right!”
As someone who has been in the game and who truly cares about West Indies cricket, Bravo labeled this a “terrible decision.” He mentioned how Powell stepped up as captain when the team was at rock bottom, and thanks to him, they climbed to a much better spot in the rankings. So, why treat him this way? Bravo is clearly fed up and wants answers, saying it’s just disappointing. His post ends with a plea for justice for Rovman Powell, topped off with a “Shaking My Head” emoji.
On a related note, it’s not just T20 cricket facing changes. Kraigg Brathwaite has also stepped down as the Test captain, and we’re expecting to hear about a new captain soon. Brathwaite did have a notable run. Under his leadership, the West Indies achieved their first Test win in Australia in nearly three decades – can you believe it? A nail-biting eight-run victory in Brisbane last year! Earlier in 2024, he also made history by leading the team to a long-awaited Test win over Pakistan, marking the first victory in 34 years on their home turf. It’s been a crazy ride for West Indies cricket lately, and fans are really hoping for better days ahead.
