West Indies white-ball head coach, Daren Sammy is optimistic that the West Indies can produce a better showing against England than they did on their just-concluded tour of Sri Lanka.

The Windies lost both the T20I and ODI series against the home side 2-1 on the back of shoddy fielding, undisciplined bowling, and sub-par batting efforts.

They will return to Antigua today to prepare for England’s visit for the three-match ODI and five-match T20I series, which run from October 31 until November 17.

Sammy said while he was pleased the West Indies ended the tour on a winning note by registering an eight-wicket victory in the third and final ODI on Saturday, he said he was not satisfied with the team’s overall performance in Sri Lanka.

“We showed today (Saturday) what we can do when we put our minds to committing to a plan, especially with the bat, batting with intent.

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

West Indies could do much better in this series....... provided Sammy pick the right playing XI.....not benching best players....

Sammy was an excellent fielder in his day! Please focus on the fielding as that was shambolic! For the Super50 we need to highlight fielding and not just select players just for their batting and bowling skills.

In reply to voiceofreason

What about fielding coach?? Drop player for poor fielding but retain Griffith???

I assume fielding is also grassroots problem...

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

they sending a 3rd string team so doh worry

In reply to Jumpstart

WI beat a first string last year...

In reply to Jumpstart

Well, that's good, the WI need all the wins they can get to avoid having to play in the qualifiers for the next tournament