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CaribbeanCricket.com 2021-01-06 14:25:29 

Former West Indies fast bowler, Franklyn Rose, believes current players representing the team could benefit from a change in mindset as he believes many might be too focused on playing the game solely for financial benefit.

After a hiatus enforced by the coronavirus pandemic, the West Indies resumed international cricket with a three-Test tour of England in July.  The Windies won the first match but were badly outplayed for the rest of the series in a 2-1 defeat.  The team then headed to New Zealand, last month, where they were handily beaten in both a three-match T20 series and a two-Test series where they suffered an innings defeat in both matches.

In recent times, particularly with the advent of lucrative T20 leagues, some players have been accused of putting personal gain over the pride of representing the West Indies.  Rose seems to among those that hold some form of that particular view.

“We need to focus more on the success of the game than just thinking about the big bank accounts,” Rose told Television Jamaica.

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natty_forever 2021-01-06 22:00:04 

One would think they would go hand in hand.

 
Emir 2021-01-07 12:02:01 

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

And bread knives!

 
Drapsey 2021-01-07 16:56:01 

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

What was Rose doing in New Zealand from where the authorities had to deport him to his yard?

 
allan 2021-01-07 22:46:08 

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Where is Rose speaking from? Jamaica or New Zealand?