The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has raised concerns about the West Indies women’s team’s omission of three top Guyanese players for the upcoming tour of Pakistan.
Ashmini Munisar, Plaffiana Millington, and Shabika Gajnabi, who showcased exceptional performances in recent tournaments, were surprisingly left out of the 15-member squad announced by Cricket West Indies (CWI).
In a statement issued by the GCB, questions were raised regarding the criteria used by CWI selectors in their decision-making process.
The board highlighted the stellar performances of Munisar, Millington, and Gajnabi in both the CWI Women’s Super50 and T20 tournaments, where they consistently excelled with either bat, ball, or both.
The GCB expressed shock and disappointment over the exclusion of these players, emphasizing that they had outperformed many of those selected for the Pakistan tour.
In the Blaze T20 series, Guyana boasted three players in the top five, with Gajnabi, Campbell, and Mandy Mangru securing spots 2, 3, and 5, respectively, in the batting department.
The absence of Munisar, Millington, and Gajnabi from the touring squad has raised concerns not only within the Guyanese cricket community but also about the transparency and fairness of the selection process.
The GCB urged Cricket West Indies to provide clarity on the criteria used for player selection and to address the apparent discrepancies in the decision-making process.
Despite the disappointment, the GCB acknowledged the inclusion of two Guyanese players in the touring squad. Vice-captain Shemaine Campbelle and all-rounder Cherry-Ann Fraser are the sole representatives from Guyana in the West Indies women’s team set to compete in Asia.
The GCB’s statement underscores the importance of recognizing and rewarding outstanding performances in domestic tournaments, as well as ensuring transparency and accountability in the selection of national teams.
The board emphasized the need for a thorough review of the selection process to prevent similar instances of oversight or inconsistency in the future.
As the West Indies women’s team prepares to embark on their tour of Pakistan, the absence of Munisar, Millington, and Gajnabi will undoubtedly be felt, leaving both fans and cricketing authorities pondering the implications of their exclusion.
The GCB’s stance reflects a broader concern within the cricketing fraternity about the equitable treatment of players and the integrity of the selection process at the national level.
Cricket West Indies has yet to issue a formal response to the GCB’s statement, leaving room for continued speculation and debate over the selection decisions for the upcoming tour.
As the cricketing world awaits further developments, the spotlight remains firmly on the need for transparency and fairness in the selection of national teams, ensuring that meritocracy prevails in the pursuit of excellence on the field.
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