West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein humorously called on football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to “rescue” him after travel disruptions in the Middle East left the Caribbean team struggling to return home following their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
West Indies cricket continues to spiral, having failed to qualify for the ICC World Cup 2023 and enduring a humiliating exit from the T20 World Cup on home soil. The most recent blow came when they were bowled out for just 27 runs against Australia — the second-lowest total in Test history — at Sabina Park.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has shared his thoughts on Nicholas Pooran's unexpected retirement from international cricket at just 29, viewing it as a reflection of the ongoing challenge to keep Caribbean players inspired to represent their national side.