Windies Painful Lessons: No Victories Following Australia's Caribbean Tour

No full ICC member nation had ever lost five T20 Internationals in a single bilateral series until Monday, when the West Indies men’s cricket team suffered a defeat against Australia in what could only be categorized as an unforgettable month. Following a clean sweep in the red-ball series, the Men in Maroon faced a similar outcome in the T20 format. Fans and players experienced a collective sense of "when it rains, it pours" as everything seemed to unravel. The series concluded at Warner Park in St Kitts & Nevis, where the Windies lost by three wickets. They also faced misfortune in the coin toss, losing all seven. In contrast to the Test series, the West Indies’ primary challenge was not their batting but their inability to curb the opposition's scoring. After several matches over 200 runs, they failed to secure victory. Captain Shai Hope emphasized the necessity for overall consistency and adaptability against formidable teams like Australia. As they prepare to face Pakistan in Lauderhill, Florida, starting Thursday, Hope urged continued fan support during this transition.