Daren Sammy calls for West Indies to end series drought against India

Daren Sammy, coach of the West Indies, emphasized the importance of the ODI series against India, starting Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram. He noted the significance of breaking a 24-year winless streak in India while preparing for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. Sammy highlighted the team's growing depth beyond star player Shai Hope, mentioning Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, and Alzarri Joseph as key contributors. He aims for this series to serve as a crucial assessment of the team's capabilities. The series is viewed as an essential opportunity to gauge performance against a top-tier opponent in home conditions.

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