The two-time world champions of the first two World Cups in 1975 and 1979 and also the runners-up in 1983, though it will be the first when the 13th edition of the competition will be without a team from the Caribbean, reported ESPNcricinfo.

The Caribbean had to play the World Cup Qualifiers as they finished ninth in the ODI Super League. As per the rule, only the top eight teams gain direct entry to the ten-team tournament.

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In the World Cup Qualifiers, West Indies were grouped with Zimbabwe, Netherlands, USA, and Nepal in Group A. And as per the format, only the top three teams from each of the two groups made it to the Super Six stage, which West Indies succeeded too. But with the defeat to Scotland in Group B, the maximum West Indies can get to is four points, which is not sufficient for them to qualify for a World Cup ticket to India.

Before this, West Indies managed to get 2019 ODI World Cup in England, via the World Cup Qualifiers. But, they did not qualify for the Super 12 stage of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, as they won just one against Zimbabwe and lost two to Scotland and Ireland in their group matches.

Updated: 01 Jul 2023, 08:58 PM IST