Brian Lara orders CWI to appoint Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, and Kieron Pollard to revive West Indies

Legendary cricketer Brian Lara urged Cricket West Indies (CWI) to involve Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, and Kieron Pollard in efforts to revive the team. Lara also stated that their recent experience and strong connection with current players make them ideal mentors to tackle the team’s ongoing talent drain.

West Indies cricket are in a severe crisis after their recent heavy defeats. The team lost three Tests and five T20Is against Australia, including a record low score of 27 in a day-night Test match. They then suffered a T20I series loss to Pakistan but recovered with a 2-1 ODI series win under skipper Shai Hope.

Brian Lara Urges CWI to Appoint Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, and Kieron Pollard

In an Instagram post, Brian Lara said that Cricket West Indies should involve Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, and Kieron Pollard in mentoring the current squad. Lara stated that they can guide, motivate, and address the challenges facing modern West Indian cricketers.

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“In particular, I believe former players such as Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard possess a unique and timely perspective that can prove invaluable. These men have not only played at the highest level, but have done so in an era that reflects the modern athlete’s psyche, ambitions, and motivations,” Lara wrote on Instagram.

“Their proximity to today’s players — in terms of generational alignment and shared dressing rooms — gives them an authentic understanding of what drives, distracts, or disillusions the modern West Indian cricketer,” he added.

Exceptionally Well-Positioned to Offer That Clarity - Brian Lara

Brian Lara said that Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo could improve communication and aid in reviving cricket in the Caribbean. He added that the board must address the structural and psychological challenges currently affecting the regional game.

“Chris, Dwayne and KP , through their own journeys across global franchise circuits and in service to West Indies cricket, are exceptionally well-positioned to offer that clarity,” Lara wrote.

“If we are to build a lasting solution — one that reconnects performance with purpose — we must engage all those who carry relevant insight. This is a moment for collective wisdom, not isolated intervention. The deeper the bench of experience we draw from, the more equipped we will be to tackle the structural and psychological challenges that continue to plague the regional game. The time to act is now, but we must act together,” he added.

World Cup-Winning Captain Darren Sammy Coaching West Indies

Chris Gayle and Dwayne Bravo, who last represented the West Indies in the 2021 T20 World Cup, shared the dressing room with Brian Lara. Kieron Pollard joined the team in 2008, after Lara’s retirement, and played his most recent match for the Men in Maroon in 2022.

The team failed to qualify for both the 2023 ODI World Cup in India and the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai.

It is worth mentioning that T20 World Cup-winning captain Daren Sammy is currently the head coach, but results have not met expectations under his tenure.

Earlier this year, Nicholas Pooran and Andre Russell retired from international cricket. While Russell’s retirement was anticipated, Pooran’s decision surprised many due to his potential.

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