More Things Change The More They Remain The Same Character Analysis
Like with every marriage, there are stages of romance, disillusionment and (im)maturity. Oftentimes, at the onset of every marriage, the passion and pie-in-the-sky expectations of a future together for newlyweds can be intoxicating as they are overtaken with love. Slowly these feelings migrate to realisation as the tipsiness of love weakens and sunlight disinfectant reveals the true colours of the individuals they have wed. Instantly, this brings a soberness which will result in a matured or immature response.
Almost a year to date I penned an article titled, “The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same”, which looked at the subtle and glaring changes that have occurred in West Indies cricket over the past two years. The majority …show more content…
Simmons had one plan and the WICB had another.
Simmons’ outspokenness was the first sign that this marriage was on the rocks and that both parties needed counselling. Subsequently, a minor separation occurred with the WICB suspending Simmons for his comments until a public apology was made by Simmons and a letter of reprimand was accepted by Simmons from the Board. Due to the suspension, Simmons missed the tour of Sri Lankan and West Indies’ heavy and thrashing defeats in Tests continued in Australia.
Similar to Simmons’ predecessor, Otis Gibson, another former son of West Indies cricket, the acrimonious end to the marriage was perspicuously written on the proverbial wall. Both parties lived in the same house called West Indies cricket, but like with many strained relationships, the communication became non-existent, as Simmons alluded to earlier this year when he spoke of his relationship with the hierarchy of the board. Simmons was back in the house but the marriage was over. They were together for the time being - we only hoped it was for the kids …show more content…
They lifted the trophy amidst or despite the seemingly bad blood between the players/coach and the board. Simmons predecessor, Gibson had done the same and it wasn’t enough to save his job. T20 captain Darren Sammy lashed out at the board during the closing ceremony, waving the dirty laundry for all to see. Sammy has since been axed from the team as the captain and a player with the proffered reasons hinting at it being performance based.
All emotions aside, Simmons was brought in by the WICB mainly to lift the performance of the West Indies team in the longer formats, that is, in Tests and ODIs. Their performances in T20Is had them par with the field. Performance wise West Indies has regressed in Tests and ODIs in both the areas of batting and bowling statistically when compared to Otis Gibson’s tenure. Similarly, on the results side, in both formats under Simmons, West Indies have recorded losing records with them registering one win, seven losses and four draws in 12 Tests while in seven ODIs, they have recorded three wins and four
Almost a year to date I penned an article titled, “The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same”, which looked at the subtle and glaring changes that have occurred in West Indies cricket over the past two years. The majority …show more content…
Simmons had one plan and the WICB had another.
Simmons’ outspokenness was the first sign that this marriage was on the rocks and that both parties needed counselling. Subsequently, a minor separation occurred with the WICB suspending Simmons for his comments until a public apology was made by Simmons and a letter of reprimand was accepted by Simmons from the Board. Due to the suspension, Simmons missed the tour of Sri Lankan and West Indies’ heavy and thrashing defeats in Tests continued in Australia.
Similar to Simmons’ predecessor, Otis Gibson, another former son of West Indies cricket, the acrimonious end to the marriage was perspicuously written on the proverbial wall. Both parties lived in the same house called West Indies cricket, but like with many strained relationships, the communication became non-existent, as Simmons alluded to earlier this year when he spoke of his relationship with the hierarchy of the board. Simmons was back in the house but the marriage was over. They were together for the time being - we only hoped it was for the kids …show more content…
They lifted the trophy amidst or despite the seemingly bad blood between the players/coach and the board. Simmons predecessor, Gibson had done the same and it wasn’t enough to save his job. T20 captain Darren Sammy lashed out at the board during the closing ceremony, waving the dirty laundry for all to see. Sammy has since been axed from the team as the captain and a player with the proffered reasons hinting at it being performance based.
All emotions aside, Simmons was brought in by the WICB mainly to lift the performance of the West Indies team in the longer formats, that is, in Tests and ODIs. Their performances in T20Is had them par with the field. Performance wise West Indies has regressed in Tests and ODIs in both the areas of batting and bowling statistically when compared to Otis Gibson’s tenure. Similarly, on the results side, in both formats under Simmons, West Indies have recorded losing records with them registering one win, seven losses and four draws in 12 Tests while in seven ODIs, they have recorded three wins and four