**West Indies Fail to Qualify for 2023 ODI World Cup After Shock Defeat Against Scotland**
– West Indies suffered a shock seven-wicket defeat against Scotland in a Super Six match of the qualifier in Harare.
– West Indies needed a win to keep their slim qualification hopes alive but were bowled out for 181.
– Scotland chased down the target with 6.3 overs to spare, securing their first-ever win over West Indies in ODIs.
– This is the first time in the 48-year history of the tournament that West Indies won’t feature among the top 10 teams in limited-overs cricket.
– The champions of the 1975 and 1979 editions, West Indies have been on a decline in Tests and ODIs in the past two decades.
**Scotland Stuns West Indies with Dominant Performance**
– Matthew Cross (74 not out off 107 balls) anchored the chase perfectly for Scotland.
– With this win, Scotland now has four points and is in contention to qualify for the tournament-proper.
– West Indies, even if they win their remaining two matches, can only reach four points, while Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe already have six points.
– The defeat against Scotland is a significant blow to a team that has been on a terminal decline in recent years.
– West Indies won two T20 World Cup titles in 2012 and 2016 but their performance in Tests and ODIs has spiraled downwards.
**West Indies Cricket in Crisis**
– The emergence of highly-skilled T20 mercenaries has contributed to the decline of West Indies cricket.
– The riches that accompany T20 leagues have made it difficult to build a quality West Indies team.
– Many top West Indies players, such as Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell, have chosen to focus on T20 leagues instead of playing for the national team.
– The legacy of West Indies cricket, built by players like Viv Richards and Michael Holding, is now in tatters.
– The defeat against Scotland highlights the current state of West Indies cricket and the challenges it faces.
**Final Nail in the Coffin for West Indies Cricket**
– The defeat against Scotland appears to be the final blow for a team that has been struggling for the past two decades.
– Despite the presence of talented players like Nicholas Pooran and Jason Holder, West Indies failed to qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup.
– The decline of West Indies cricket is a stark contrast to the team’s glory days in the 1970s.
– The documentary ‘Fire in Babylon’ showcased the importance of West Indies cricket as a symbol of unity and resistance against oppression.
– The current state of West Indies cricket reflects the changing times and challenges faced by the sport.
**Conclusion**
– West Indies’ failure to qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup is a significant setback for a team that has been on a decline in recent years.
– The defeat against Scotland highlights the challenges faced by West Indies cricket, including the emergence of T20 leagues and the decline of traditional formats.
– It remains to be seen how West Indies cricket will bounce back from this setback and regain its former glory.
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