Denesh Ramdin's reactions to Sir Viv Richards' criticism are absolutely normal. Ramdin is human. If you cut him, does he not bleed? If you condemn him, does he not react? I am not surprised that Trinidadians did not stand by him; that is expected. We would be critical of everything the WICB does quietly. The local board is very apologetic but always complaining about the treatment given to our cricketers.
Let us not hide our heads in the sand. We have always been given a raw deal in West Indies cricket. I have always said we should go it alone. Ramdin, hold your head high, you have nothing to apologise for. The comments of Richards, for whom I have the greatest respect; I know he was one of the greatest batsmen in the world, should have been more nurturing.
AV Rampersad
Princes Town