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Coach Daren Sammy Praises West Indies Effort Amidst Financial Pay Cuts
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Moneycontrol•17-10-2026, 10:15
Coach Daren Sammy Praises West Indies Effort Amidst Financial Pay Cuts
- •Head coach Daren Sammy praised the West Indies team for sending a strong message with their spirited performance against India despite facing financial constraints and pay cuts.
- •The West Indies fought hard to level the five-match T20 series at 2-2 against the reigning world champions, forcing a dramatic series decider.
- •Sammy highlighted that competing and succeeding against the best team in the world proves the squad can challenge top-tier international opponents if they maintain consistency.
- •All-rounder Roston Chase was singled out for his exceptional performance, emerging as the joint highest wicket-taker in the series and successfully applying pressure in the middle overs.
- •Sammy expressed hope that a potential series victory would provide a fitting finale to a competitive and entertaining tour of India.
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Head coach Daren Sammy stated that despite financial constraints and pay cuts imposed by Cricket West Indies, the team sent a strong message with their spirited performance against India in the T20 series.
All-rounder Roston Chase has been vital by drying up runs and taking wickets in the middle overs to choke India's progress, becoming the joint highest wicket-taker in the T20I series with six wickets alongside Keemo Paul.
Cricket West Indies was forced to announce pay cuts and shorter contracts due to lingering financial issues facing the board.
