Funding Gap Holds West Indies Back | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 2m

West Indies women’s cricket captain Hayley Matthews lays bare the harsh reality: their team’s struggles aren’t due to lack of talent, but a crushing funding gap that leaves them playing catch-up against Australia’s well-resourced system. With no structured pathways for young players, many—including Matthews herself—learn through grit, not guidance. The absence of investment forces seasoned players to mentor rookies on the job, highlighting a broken pipeline that demands systemic change. Even rising star Aaliyah Alleyne, fighting from a tough background, sees her success as inspiration—but…