Caribbean cricket suffered a major blow on Saturday (July 1) because the West Indies crashed out of the race for the upcoming ODI World Cup. This devastating blow got here after an embarrassing seven-wicket defeat by the hands of Scotland within the third match of the Tremendous Six spherical of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers.

The 2023 ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup, scheduled to happen in India from October 5 to November 19, will mark the primary version with out the West Indies, who have been the champions of the event in 1975 and 1979.

The West Indies’ hopes of qualifying for the marquee occasion obtained main jolts with losses to Zimbabwe and Netherlands within the group stage matches. To maintain their World Cup hopes alive, the Shai Hope-led aspect wanted a commanding efficiency in opposition to Scotland. Sadly, they did not rise to the event on this must-win sport on the Harare Sports activities Membership.

After being invited to bat first, the West Indies’ innings crumbled for a meagre complete of 181 runs in 43.5 overs. It was a lackluster batting show with no batter managing to attain a half-century. All-rounder Jason Holder top-scored with 45 runs.

In response, Scotland capitalized on half-centuries from Matthew Cross (74 not out) and Brandon McMullen (69) to chase down the goal with 39 deliveries to spare.

The cricket fraternity was left disillusioned by the West Indies’ exit from the race for the 2023 World Cup qualification. The absence of the Males in Maroon within the prestigious event will undoubtedly be felt, given their wealthy historical past and previous success within the Cricket World Cup.

Right here’s how cricketing world reacted to the Windies exit from CWC 2023 race:

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What a disgrace. West Indies fail to qualify for the World cup. Simply exhibits expertise alone isn’t sufficient, want focus and good man administration, free from politics. The one solace is there isn’t additional low to sink from right here. pic.twitter.com/dAcs3uufNM

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 1, 2023

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World Cup with out the West Indies 😞

— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) July 1, 2023

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I really like West Indies
I really like West Indian cricket
I nonetheless consider they are often the No.1 workforce in world cricket!

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 1, 2023

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Very unhappy to see West Indies not qualifying for the Cricket World Cup.

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) July 1, 2023

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Such a disgrace that West Indies will not be there on the World Cup.. Caribbean cricket has formally hit all-time low. However once you hit all-time low, solely manner is up. #WestIndies #CWCQualifier pic.twitter.com/rRHoQhynLJ

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 1, 2023

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In 2018, Scotland misplaced to WI and in consequence misplaced a chance to play within the 2019 World Cup. They have been gracious and supportive in defeat and wished us nicely.

I need to return the favour. Congratulations @CricketScotland and better of luck within the remaining Tremendous Six video games. pic.twitter.com/1HWBBqWbjg

— Carlos Brathwaite (@CRBrathwaite26) July 1, 2023

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West Indies are out of the World Cup. Though it isn’t stunning…given how their requirements have fallen in the previous few years…it’s nonetheless somewhat disappointing to see the erstwhile champions of cricket to change into a spectator for a world occasion.
Change is the one fixed!!!

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 1, 2023

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The West Indies did not simply lose to Scotland, they have been brushed apart. The entire is a tiny fraction of the sum of the components now. I hope each participant is trying inside moderately than sideways as a result of whereas I’m overjoyed for Scotland, the West Indies misplaced moderately considerably to…

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 1, 2023