Viv: We Have to Take Drastic Measures

After humiliating defeats against India in the first two Tests, chief West Indian selector Vivian Richards today said he was disappointed with his side's performance and blamed players' attitude for the debacle.

"We have not performed well. We have to come to terms with the fact that we are not being good enough on this particular tour." "Because of the legacy of West Indian cricket and a glorious past, I am feeling sad. I know it could have been better if attitudes were much better as well," Richards said, according to media reports out of India.

West Indies have already lost the series after suffering defeats in the first two Tests at Mumbai and Chennai and would be trying hard to save the October 30 November 3 Test at Kolkata to avoid a humiliating whitewash..

"There are few good men in the team and few negative factors, which would continue to poison the side until we get our balance right," said Richards referring to the factors affecting his team's performance on the tour.

"We have to take some drastic measures in future if we want to get back at the top".

Richards admitted that the side, which surrendered meekly to India in the first two matches, missed the services of star batsman Brian Lara.

"It has an intimidating effect on the opposition if you have players like Brian or Sachin (Tendulkar), whether they score runs or not." Richards hoped Lara, who had to miss the series due to illness, will be back in action before next years' World Cup.