West Indies skipper Shai Hope hadn’t yet inspected the Mirpur pitch when he walked into the press conference on Friday. Head coach Daren Sammy, however, had already seen the surface and what he saw left him astonished. “I’ve never seen a wicket like this before,” Sammy admitted.
Bangladesh are struggling in 50-over cricket, having lost their last four ODI series, the latest a whitewash against Afghanistan. Yet, ahead of the three-match ODI series, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy insists his team won’t underestimate the hosts.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has shared his thoughts on Nicholas Pooran's unexpected retirement from international cricket at just 29, viewing it as a reflection of the ongoing challenge to keep Caribbean players inspired to represent their national side.