"Calypso cricket" can refer to a version of the sport played on beaches or, more commonly, a descriptive term for the West Indies' rhythmic and flamboyant style of play that is often criticized as being unprofessional. While the term can be a positive reference to the music and culture associated with the sport, it can also be patronizing.”
Why Clive Lloyd & Co despised the phrase 'Calypso cricket'
The West Indies have always despised the term 'Calypso Cricket'. Calypso cricket brings to mind coconuts and smiling waiters.
Those of us who have gone to predominantly “Caucasian” clubs/parties understand that the rhythms and the vibes differ completely from those of our culture. The music is different and interactions different. We did/do what came natural…our flavor was enormously successful in cricket, and one may say even in football when the Reggae Boyz synced with the similar Brazilian vibes.
Last night I am watching WI vs India cricket, and low and behold, WI are playing “CAUSIAN” geometric pattern of cricket with no rhythm, flamboyance or the style that once made us the envy of the cricket empire..'
There is nothing unprofessional in being “rhythmic and flamboyant” – those traits are usually called “CHARISMA
