BALAGOLLA, Sri Lanka – After a tricky tour in Sri Lanka, West Indies white-ball head coach Daren Sammy is longing for a greater exhibiting towards England of their upcoming One-Day Worldwide (ODI) and T20 collection within the Caribbean.
The Windies just lately wrapped up a difficult stint towards Sri Lanka, dropping both the T20I and ODI series 2-1, hampered by inconsistencies in batting, bowling, and fielding.
Whereas the West Indies closed the tour on a constructive be aware with a dominant eight-wicket victory within the remaining ODI, Sammy stays candid about areas needing enchancment. “Saturday’s win confirmed what we’re able to after we keep on with the sport plan and play with function, particularly when batting,” he stated. Evin Lewis impressed in his return after practically three years with a commanding efficiency, and Sherfane Rutherford’s constant fifties have been standouts throughout the collection.
Fielding missteps and inconsistent bowling
Nevertheless, Sammy famous fielding missteps and inconsistent bowling plagued their efforts, whereas West Indies batters struggled towards spin-friendly circumstances. “Ending on a excessive be aware offers us momentum, however there’s nonetheless so much to work on as we head residence for the England collection,” Sammy acknowledged.
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Returning to acquainted Caribbean turf might work of their favor, because the Windies have traditionally excelled at residence. The final England collection within the Caribbean, in 2023, noticed West Indies clinch the ODI collection 2-1 and the T20 collection 3-2. With confidence that home-field benefit will re-energize his squad, Sammy emphasised the importance of the West Indies-England rivalry.
“It’s an enormous collection and one our gamers at all times get excited for, particularly on residence soil,” Sammy added. “We’re prepared to point out what we’re able to in circumstances that swimsuit us and provides England an actual problem.”
The collection kicks off October 31 on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, and Sammy is hopeful that higher focus and a recent begin will yield a stronger exhibiting from the West Indies crew.
