Sammy: India “Perfect Test” Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
Sammy said the three-match series will help West Indies assess its depth and give all 15 players a chance before February's qualifiers.
- On Sunday, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy begins a three-match One Day International series against India, using the tour to gauge his squad's competitiveness before next year's World Cup Qualifiers.
- West Indies missed automatic qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup, forcing them into February's Qualifiers while attempting to end a 24-year drought for a bilateral series victory in India.
- Every member of the 15-man squad will receive playing time, Sammy confirmed, including 19-year-old wristspinner Vitel Lawes, whom the coach praised as a significant "find" for the team's ongoing development.
- "If you have to win a major ICC event, you have to beat India," Sammy said, noting that performing well in Indian conditions provides vital benchmarking for the team's capabilities.
- Facing a formidable challenge against an Indian side featuring Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Sammy remains encouraged by match-winning contributions from several team members heading into the Qualifiers.
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"You Have To Beat India If You Want To Win A Major ICC Event": West Indies Coach Darren Sammy Ahead Of 1st ODI
West Indian head coach Daren Sammy said that the series will serve as a big chance to challenge themselves and measure up where they are in the format, noting that beating the Men in Blue is important if a team wants to win a major ICC trophy.
You have to beat India if you want to win a major ICC event: West Indies coach Sammy ahead of 1st ODI - The Tribune
West Indies will continue their road to the 2027 ODI World Cup with a three-match ODI series, with the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. West Indies missed out on the automatic qualification for the 2027 showpiece event to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, as they are number 10 in ODI rankings. Only top eight teams, besides the co-hosts SA, earned the privilege of direct qualifcation.
Daren Sammy opens up on West Indies' chances ahead of India series, reflects on his side's preparations
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy took centre stage and opened up on his side's chances as they gear up for a multi-format white-ball series against the West Indies, and opened up on how it could help with the preparations as well.
West Indies coach Darren Sammy has described the three-match ODI series against India as a major test for the team. The West Indies have not won a bilateral ODI series in India in 24 years. Sammy is looking forward to seeing the team's progress before next year's World Cup qualifiers. He also praised Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Alzarri Joseph, and Wytle Lodge.
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Guyana ChronicleSammy: India “perfect test” ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India (CMC): West Indies head coach Daren Sammy will be using the upcoming three-match One Day International series against India as a gauge to determine how competitive the regional side can be against the top teams in the world. The Windies will take on the home side in the first ODI on Sunday in search of a first series win on the subcontinent in 24 years.
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