New Delhi, March 2 -- West Indies cricket legend and International Masters League (IML) Governing Council member Vivian Richards has voiced his disappointment over West Indies' failure to qualify for the Champions Trophy, calling it a painful reminder of the team's decline from its glorious past.

Speaking about the West Indies' absence from the tournament, Richards emphasized that the responsibility for the team's struggles does not rest solely on the players. Instead, he believes that the West Indies Cricket Board and those in leadership positions must take a hard look at the deeper issues affecting the team's performance.

"I guess for us to get back to where we once were, it will take more than just the players," Richards said in a me...