{"id":2555,"date":"2018-12-11T15:40:55","date_gmt":"2018-12-11T19:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/?p=2555"},"modified":"2018-12-11T15:40:55","modified_gmt":"2018-12-11T19:40:55","slug":"west-indies-cricket-in-danger-and-needs-saving-says-jamaicas-sports-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/index.php\/2018\/12\/11\/west-indies-cricket-in-danger-and-needs-saving-says-jamaicas-sports-minister\/","title":{"rendered":"West Indies Cricket in Danger and Needs Saving, Says Jamaica\u2019s Sports Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"

KINGSTON, Jamaica<\/strong>\u2013 Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange has likened West Indies cricket to an element of cultural heritage that is in danger and in need of protection.<\/p>\n

She made the comment at the St Catherine Cricket Association Awards Ceremony where she expressed satisfaction that the local cricket programme \u201cwas at a good place\u201d, but said she was concerned about regional cricket following a string of poor performances by the West Indies team, including their recent poor performance against Bangladesh.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me say, straight up, that I am a lifelong supporter of West Indies cricket. I cannot think of a reason to ever withdraw my support from the West Indies. The Windies represent us. They are a part of who we are. They are a part of me. So you know exactly how I feel when I saw the recent results against Bangladesh.\u201d<\/p>\n

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MINISTER OF SPORT OLIVIA GRANGE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Bangladesh completed a series sweep against the West Indies in the recent two test series \u2014 each time defeating the Windies within three days.<\/p>\n

\u201cWest Indies cricket, the men\u2019s game, is into a time of intense difficulty and a proud part of our heritage \u2014 our cricket \u2014 is in danger.\u00a0 And it needs protection,\u201d said Minister Grange.<\/p>\n

She drew a contrast between the performance of the men\u2019s team and the women\u2019s team.\u00a0 West Indies women were a force to be reckoned with in the recent T-20 World Cup where they went to the semifinals before falling to the eventual champions Australia.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy do the women look so good \u2014 even without adequate support?\u00a0 And why aren\u2019t the men doing better? Is it leadership?\u00a0 Is it talent?\u00a0 Is it commitment?\u201d she questioned.<\/p>\n

The Sports Minister said it was now urgent for all stakeholders in West Indies cricket to come together to protect the people\u2019s game.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is time to forget the egos, to get over ourselves and to focus on fixing and bringing back West Indies cricket. There is enough blame to go around.\u00a0 Let us end the blame game and show our commitment to eliminating the problems that prevent West Indies men from consistently producing good results,\u201d she said. \u201cWe must all remember that for our people, cricket is not just a game. It is part of our heritage. It is part of who we are.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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