Tony Cozier

Veteran writer and commentator in the Caribbean

Is West Indies Test cricket doomed?

Talented players like Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo are not given chances in Test cricket, nor do they have any incentives to play it

11-Jan-2015•Tony Cozier

West Indies cricket's annus horribilis

The year gone by will be remembered for sagas and strife, with regional governments having to step in. And we're still far from a reconciliation

04-Jan-2015•Tony Cozier

No excuses for West Indies' shoddy fielding

There are a host of reasons for their pathetic state of batting and bowling, some beyond the players' control. But their fielding lapses are non-negotiable

27-Dec-2014•Tony Cozier

Captaincy fitting reward for Holder's early promise

The young fast bowler's sudden elevation to ODI captaincy is not surprising, for he showed leadership aptitude at school level

23-Dec-2014•Tony Cozier

Benn shows up in body and spirit

The spinner has brought a sense of discipline to his bowling and behaviour on the field since his Test comeback

20-Dec-2014•Tony Cozier

Weak, divided West Indies face daunting challenge

Without Gayle, Bravo and Narine, West Indies will struggle against the No. 1 Test side on its home turf

14-Dec-2014•Tony Cozier

PCL bogged down by mediocre cricket

The tournament may have become more professional, but the quality of cricket so far and poor advertising makes it no different from its predecessor

07-Dec-2014•Tony Cozier

Outlawing the bouncer not the right response to Hughes' death

Phillip Hughes' death, like Collie Smith's 55 years ago, was a tragic accident, but strict laws and protective gear have made the game safer than ever before

30-Nov-2014•Tony Cozier

Bravo's withdrawal highlights cricket's stress malaise

He and Kieran Powell should follow Brian Lara's example by seeking professional help to resurrect their promising careers

23-Nov-2014•Tony Cozier

The players have been saved, but what of the WICB?

If things ran smoothly with the board there would be no reason for Caricom and regional prime ministers to step in

16-Nov-2014•Tony Cozier

PCL set for quiet beginning

The repercussions of the India tour pull-out has cast a shadow over the start of the new-look first-class competition in the West Indies

13-Nov-2014•Tony Cozier

West Indies top brass need to recognise need for change

Ignoring the two reports that advised structural changes to the governance of the WICB is what has landed West Indies cricket in this mess

09-Nov-2014•Tony Cozier

The ICC should act as a caretaker for the West Indies board

Unless drastic governance measures are taken, the WICB will not recover from the damage caused by the cancelled tour of India

02-Nov-2014•Tony Cozier

WICB urged to seek CARICOM mediation in player standoff

As has become routine through its several crises over the past decade, the WICB has again been urged to seek the help of the inter-governmental Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in resolving potentially it's most destructive dilemma yet

30-Oct-2014•Tony Cozier

Reticent WICB not helping matters

The president Dave Cameron has not answered several uncomfortable questions regarding the WICB's role in the crisis. For starters, why didn't he fly to India?

26-Oct-2014•Tony Cozier

A rock, a hard place and the WICB

The board's latest standoff with its players has had embarrassing consequences internationally, so any resolution now needs to be approached thoughtfully

19-Oct-2014•Tony Cozier

A painfully familiar crisis

West Indies players are warring with officials again, though this time it's with their own representatives, that too just before two major Test tours and the World Cup

12-Oct-2014•Tony Cozier

Narine's withdrawal: better sooner than later

Had he continued bowling, the intense scrutiny of his action in an international series could have dented his confidence and value substantially

05-Oct-2014•Tony Cozier

West Indies' quest for an allrounder continues

West Indies' ODI squad for India is surprisingly light on spin, but the tour is an opportunity for Samuels and Russell to make strong comebacks

28-Sep-2014•Tony Cozier

Reorganising West Indies' first-class structure is only half the battle won

But you can't expect a turnaround unless pitches, umpiring and practice facilities are simultaneously improved

21-Sep-2014•Tony Cozier

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