Tony Cozier

DHAKA, Bangladesh - The West Indies did what they had to do with clinical efficiency on the opening day of the first Test here yesterday but, even by the most sympathetic judgement, Bangladesh were hardly first-class, far less Test standard

It was, according to Saber Chowdhury, then president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, the third most important event in the country's history, after independence and the re-establishment of Bengali as the national language

CARICOM should maximise the support of the region's greatest players as the two parties push for overhauling the WICB's present structure

The WICB's rejection of the Legends' call for dissolution of the board shows that the management crisis is far from over

Their World T20 title was thanks largely to their players gaining experience playing around the world, following the WICB's takeover of the women's game

The victory in Kolkata was followed by more combative words from both parties. Little will change till the administration is overhauled

The West Indies teams' performances on Sunday brought the Caribbean to life, but also raised old questions with no easy answers

Whether or not their explosive batsmen fire in the final, the tight bowling by the spin duo will be fundamental to the outcome

The late West Indies offspinner played when spin was undervalued in the region. The success of the current lot in T20 would have pleased him

Like the legendary Garry Sobers before him, the West Indian has not allowed his lifestyle to affect his batting

Four governance reviews of West Indies cricket have not been acted upon, because the board does not want change

They are sorely missing Sunil Narine and Kieron Pollard, but West Indies still have plenty of experience to take to the World T20

Caribbean leaders plan to approach the ICC and BCCI and explore alternative options to improve the governance of West Indies cricket

Some of the best fast bowlers have been blooded young, and this Under-19 world champion has already impressed the likes of Wes Hall

The late Trinidadian was a popular sportsman, sharp cricket analyst, witty, and never openly bitter about his short-lived Test career

But where can these players go from here? The A team is nearly defunct, the first-class league weak, and the contracts issue is destroying the senior side

Why do those who quote the spirit of cricket tend to do so only when it's convenient?

As the new leader of a very inexperienced batting line-up, Bravo needs to show he can be the anchor and the enforcer

West Indies' first-class tournament, which began 50 years ago, boasted famous names and unforgettable rivalries

Shivnarine Chanderpaul was the bedrock of the West Indies middle order over 20 years. But the circumstances leading to his inevitable retirement weren't pleasant