Jamaica is special —Sammy fires up WI for crucial Sri Lanka series

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Speaking from his in-transit travel in Panama, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy dialled into the launch of the upcoming ODI and T20 series against Sri Lanka, and the passion in his voice was unmistakable.From June 3-14 at Sabina Park, the number nine-ranked home side will lock horns with the number six-ranked Sri Lankan team first with the ODIs, and Sammy made it clear that these are not just warm-up games.“Jamaica is a special place,” Sammy said via telephone. “I remember when we first came back after a long time with the South Africa series, the support the Jamaican people gave the West Indies team. It’s always a special place to be at Sabina.”

But nostalgia quickly gave way to urgency. Fresh off a World Cup campaign that rekindled belief, Sammy is demanding results.“Just from the spirit I saw in the World Cup, the camaraderie, the passion in which the guys played, the first time back in the Caribbean after the World Cup, I’m looking forward to it,” he said.The real prize, however, lies in the 50-over format. Since the disappointment of failing to automatically qualify for the 2023 World Cup, the West Indies have been laser-focused on booking a direct ticket to 2027.

“All games, especially the ODI series against Sri Lanka, are very important for us, and that means getting the points that we need to make that automatic qualification. We have eight ODIs on home soil this year, and we’re going to make all eight count.”Sammy revealed that a camp began today in Antigua, with training sessions starting tomorrow. The coaching staff is also being bolstered with a batting consultant, said to be joining the staff

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natty be nice to VOR fren Sammy....

@sgtdjones

Another idiotic décision, by the useless CEO. The Australia series in Jamaica, recently, rendered CWI broke.

No one travels to watch cricket in Jamaica. another financial disaster.

@Edrich

You prefer a typical Eastern Caribbean road so that WI doh get bowl out for 27?

@Jumpstart

Ouch....😂

@Edrich

We used to have a poster here (sorry, I can't recall his handle) who hated the UB with a passion. He claimed that Gayle had this address book that he would consult immediately on arrival on each of the dot islands.

My question to you is, what's your beef with the Yard and Yardies?

@Drapsey

Hahaha, man "BEX" that Yard once upon a time was so "unspecial" that Hilaire forbade Sammy from entering her gates but Sammy now saying di place special.

@Drapsey

My post has nothing to do with Jamaica.

Its no secret, that the Ceo , of CWI, is incompetent.

Secondly. the stadium was completely empty, Vs. Austrailia.

CWI is broke, why have ,igames in this stafium so soon.

only an incompetent idiot, Ceo, would make, such an unwise decision.

sometimes, the truth is very hurtful.

@Edrich

the stadium was empty because the regression of the test team, from the side that beat Australia in their last DN encounter to the side that capitulated for 27 had been clearly seen. at no point did the bowlers, who thankfully that incompetent wannabe has not been able to spoil, not give us a chance to win(in that test or the two that preceded it). they were just let down by a makeshift batting lineup, which when it was selected, did not pay attention to the fact that three of its top six had recently played in a four day fixture where their side, Barbados, had been bowled out twice inside two days at kensington oval. that should have been the first red flag. but when you have two coaches who are not competent, these things happen,. only an idiot or a hyper dottie would have gone to watch that trash

as i told you all before, Windward islands' cricket program has been abysmal. they obviously don't know how to create or sustain a proper cricketing set up? why are they being allowed to make decisions at the highest levels of WI cricket? produce a player who has played more than 40 tests or 150 odis then wheel and come again

@Jumpstart

why did the Tallawahs fold,while the CpL, is thriving?

@Edrich

Let's blame the (foreign) owners whose motive for the acquisition was to relocate them to the American mainland (FT Lauderdale I think).

@Drapsey

I recall mostly full houses when the Tallawahs played at home.

@natty_forever

I only hope, CWI, get rid of this incompetent, CEO, before he dzmage, CWI, beyond repair..

@Edrich

Talking bout the same guy who ran the 2007 T20I World Cup?

@natty_forever

@Drapsey

Do not expect critical thinking to attend the same brain that's corrupted by prejudice and over-simplification