{"id":143927,"date":"2023-10-06T10:12:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T10:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/?p=143927"},"modified":"2023-10-06T10:12:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T10:12:46","slug":"why-are-west-indies-not-playing-at-the-cricket-world-cup-2023-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/sport\/why-are-west-indies-not-playing-at-the-cricket-world-cup-2023-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are West Indies not playing at the Cricket World Cup 2023? | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

CRICKET lovers all across the world are currently cheering on their team at the World Cup – but not West Indies fans.<\/p>\n

England needed a Super Over to beat bitter rivals New Zealand in a thrilling 2019 final at Lord's.<\/p>\n

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And Jos Buttler will be determined to captain his side to consecutive triumphs despite getting off to the worst possible start against New Zealand.<\/p>\n

But one team who certainly won't be snatching the crown off England is the West Indies as the two-time winners are not in the tournament this year.<\/p>\n

Why aren't West Indies playing at the Cricket World Cup 2023?<\/h2>\n

West Indies are not involved in this year's Cricket World Cup as they failed to qualify for the tournament having lost to Scotland in July.<\/p>\n

The Scots cruised to victory by seven wickets after the Windies were bowled out for 181.<\/p>\n

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And it meant that Shai Hope's side became the first team in West Indies history to have not secured qualification for the major competition.<\/p>\n

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What has been said?<\/h2>\n

Hope expressed the disappointment he has in himself and the team but believes that the Windies can bounce back.<\/p>\n

Speaking after the Scotland defeat, Hope said: <\/p>\n

"To be honest, there is not one thing I can put my finger on.<\/p>\n

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"We let ourselves down in the entire tournament.<\/p>\n

"We knew it would be challenging. They (Scotland) played really well – credit must be given to them.<\/p>\n

"The preparation needs to be better. We cannot come here and expect to be an elite team without preparation.<\/p>\n

"We cannot expect to wake up one morning and be a great team. We need to find a way to bounce back. Lots to look forward to and we all have to go one way – that is up."<\/p>\n

Who has qualified for the Cricket World Cup 2023?<\/h2>\n

There are a total of ten teams battling it out in India for a chance to win the Cricket World Cup.<\/p>\n

These teams are: <\/p>\n