For those who have seen the glory days of West Indies cricket, the sight of them missing the bus to ICC World Cup 2023 was deeply painful.

Sunil Gavaskar recalled an interesting chat with a West Indies legend during the 1983 World Cup final.

Joel Garner was West Indies interim manager from 2009 to 2010 and also an 'A' team manager. He also served as a director on the board for West Indies Cricket Board and headed the Barbados Cricket Association as its president

Sunil Gavaskar' sister Nutan recalled how her family used to send glucose biscuits for the Little Master through some journalist, friend or relative during his tour to West Indies

West Indies greats Andy Roberts, Michael Holding, Colin Croft and Joel Garner were part of the first four-man pace attack concept.

The turmoil in West Indies cricket continues as former legend decides to take control

Besides the omission of Tendulkar and Bradman, Bird's team did not have the greats like Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting as well as the West Indian fast bowlers Malcolm Marshall, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner and Michael Holding.