On March 31, Cricket West Indies (CWI) made a big determination to interchange Rovman Powell because the captain of the West Indies T20I workforce, appointing ODI skipper Shai Hope as his successor. This transfer got here as a part of a broader management transition, which additionally noticed Check captain Kraigg Brathwaite vacating his place. In accordance with CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe, the choice to put in Hope as T20I captain was made following the recommendation of head coach Daren Sammy. The board emphasised that Powell’s tenure had laid a powerful basis for the workforce’s latest successes and that Hope’s appointment marked a ‘progressive shift’ in West Indies cricket.
Rovman Powell’s affect as T20I captain
Powell was appointed as West Indies’ T20I captain in Could 2023 at a time when the workforce was struggling, ranked ninth within the ICC T20I rankings. Underneath his management, West Indies noticed a resurgence, climbing to 3rd place within the world rankings. Throughout his tenure, the workforce registered residence collection victories in opposition to cricketing powerhouses akin to India, England and South Africa. Powell additionally led the workforce within the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup, additional cementing his function as an influential chief within the West Indies setup. Statistically, Powell captained the workforce in 37 T20I matches, securing 19 wins and struggling 17 losses, with one match ending with out a consequence. His management was broadly appreciated for bringing stability and competitiveness again to West Indies cricket.
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Dwayne Bravo’s robust criticism of Cricket West Indies
Former West Indies all-rounder and two-time T20 World Cup winner Dwayne Bravo was vocal in his criticism of CWI’s determination to interchange Powell. Bravo, who’s at the moment related to the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a bowling coach, took to social media to precise his displeasure. He accused the board of perpetuating a sample of unfair remedy in direction of gamers, stating that Powell had revived West Indies’ T20 workforce and deserved higher recognition for his contributions.
“@windiescricket as soon as once more you guys show to the individuals of the Caribbean and the cricket world that the injustices in direction of gamers continues! As a former participant and a fan of WI cricket that is simply one of many worst choices ever,” Bravo’s Instagram put up reads.
He additional questioned the rationale behind the transfer, highlighting Powell’s success in elevating the workforce from ninth to 3rd within the T20I rankings.
“@ravipowell52 taking up captaincy when our T20 workforce was in ninth spot and was in a position to transfer as much as third sport within the rankings and that is the way you guys repay him the unhealthy remedy in direction of gamers when wouldn’t it Cease! that is so unhappy on all ranges. Make it make sense! SMH,” Bravo concluded.
