BRIDGETOWN, April 17: Former captain Clive Lloyd believes West Indies cricket needs money to move forward and that technology must be embraced to help the team who are ‘scraping the barrel’ to remain competitive.

“What has happened in the World Cup has highlighted the need for more money and technology,” said Lloyd, the manager of the West Indies team.

The West Indies, hosting the World Cup for the first time since it started in 1975, are virtually out of contention for a semi-final place after picking up just two points from their five Super Eights matches.

Lloyd, who led the West Indies to their only World Cup triumphs in 1975 and 1979, said current players lack experience.

“Certainly there was a vast difference between this team and in the teams I led. We had some very good professionals, disciplined guys and they were aided by playing county cricket, and that gave them the edge,” said Lloyd.—AFP