West Indies capitulated to a defeat of mammoth proportions against England — by an innings and 209 runs, and Sri Lanka tumbled to a one-sided loss to India. Two island teams with a glorious past, one a powerhouse champion and the other a charmer punching against its weight, collapsed so meekly that it yet again raised questions about the quality of international cricket. The decline of West Indies harks back to the late ’90s, much before the advent of T20 cricket which only exacerbated its fall. That’s why this dreary Sunday was no surprise, and what’s more, it could be the template for the near future. International cricket might well slip into coma if something isn’t done soon.

Source: Indian Express August 21, 2017 20:37 UTC