West Indies' losing battle with the IPL

The Test series currently going on in the Carribbean between West Indies and Australia has been as intriguing as it has been attritional.

Australia are still a work in progress, but they have managed to forge a 1-0 lead with one Test to play in part to their renowned never say die attitude, but also due to Michael Clarke's attacking captaincy and Darren Sammy's side for their habit of having a poor session when ahead or level in the game.

But as Clarke acknowledged last week, his hosts have been severely weakened by several West Indian players putting a domestic league in India over the chance to beat Australia in a home Test series.

This is the topic of our column for All Out Cricket this week, and before we get accused of heresy it is not intended to be a dig at the IPL. Read West Indies v IPL: Cricket's Crucial Contest and let us know what you think.

Where next?

It's not jealously KP, it's pure and simple indifference

Cricket Heroes: Darren Sammy

The redemption of Michael Clarke

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Comments

[Mandeep]

Players themselves should understand that country should be ahead of IPL.

[ipl]

Hi, i need to know the procedure to get selected in indian cricket team, in detail from very basic level, plz help.