West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite has emphasised the necessity for directors to schedule extra Check matches to help within the improvement and enchancment of his staff.
Because the West Indies confronted off towards hosts and reigning world champions Australia within the first Check, Brathwaite referred to as consideration to the restricted variety of Check matches performed by the West Indies and expressed his want for extra alternatives.
One of many challenges cited by Brathwaite is the shortage of Check matches for his facet. Within the earlier yr, the West Indies performed solely six Check matches. Brathwaite believes that rising the frequency of Check cricket will profit the staff’s development and efficiency. He acknowledged that having extra Check matches would offer the staff with extra taking part in time and alternatives to hone their expertise.
Incentivizing Check cricket to make it extra interesting
Along with advocating for a rise in Check matches, Brathwaite urged incentivizing Check cricket to make it extra interesting to gamers and followers. With the recognition of shorter codecs like T20 and T10 cricket, Brathwaite acknowledged the necessity to promote Check cricket and supply younger aspiring cricketers within the Caribbean with the chance to witness and be impressed by it.
The West Indies have solely 13 Checks scheduled throughout the 2023-25 World Check Championship window, with a single three-match collection towards England in July this yr. Brathwaite emphasised that this restricted Check schedule won’t be enough to generate curiosity and enthusiasm amongst younger gamers within the Caribbean.
Highlighting the affect of franchise cricket on the state of red-ball cricket within the area, Brathwaite’s feedback echo issues shared by former West Indies captain Brian Lara. Each Brathwaite and Lara stress the significance of nurturing Check cricket and provoking the following era of cricketers to symbolize the West Indies within the longer format of the sport.
