A full-strength Australia team was always going to be a stiff challenge for the West Indies, and a 3-0 defeat doesn't look shocking. The West Indies had a great opportunity to win a game or two, as Australia didn't post huge scores in any of the Test, but the hosts were let down by the batters. Things went from bad to worse in the final Test when West Indies were bowled out for 27 - the second lowest score in Test cricket history - in chase of 193.

Following the crushing defeat, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has turned to golden era legends Clive Lloyd, Brian Lara, and Viv Richards for their valuable input on the team's massive slump in Test cricket.

“As an immediate step, I have advised the Chair of the Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee to convene an emergency meeting to review the recent test series against Australia, particularly the final match. To strengthen the discussions, I have extended invitations to three of our greatest batsmen ever: Sir Clive Lloyd, Sir Vivian Richards, and Brian Lara. They will join past greats Dr. Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dr. The Most Honourable Desmond Haynes, Ian Bradshaw, who already serve on the committee,” CWI President Dr Kishore Shallow said in a statement.

“This engagement is not ceremonial. These are men who helped define our golden eras, and their perspectives will be invaluable as we shape the next phase of our cricket development. We intend for this gathering to result in tangible, actionable recommendations,” he added.

Shallow further said the defeat to Australia will hurt the players and fans, but it should not define West Indies' journey. West Indies were a brute force in the 80s, but they saw a sharp fall in their stakes after the retirement of legends. Over the years, the West Indies have continued to remain a competitive team in white ball cricket, but they have hardly won anything big when it comes to Test cricket.

“Like every West Indian cricket fan, I felt the pain of our recent Test defeat to Australia. The result hurts deeply, not only because of how we lost, but because of what West Indies cricket has always represented to our people: pride, identity, and possibility. There will be some sleepless nights ahead for many of us, including the players, who I know feel this loss just as heavily. But while disappointment is natural, we must not allow this moment to define our journey. We are in a rebuilding phase, steadily investing in the next generation, and reigniting the spirit that has long made West Indies cricket a force in the world,” he said.