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Sammy wants WI to ‘remain in moment’ for 2nd Test

As pleasing as victory in the first Test was, Daren Sammy wants his players to “remain in the moment”, as they prepare to take on Sri Lanka in the second and final Test in Antigua. West Indies will seek to complete their first series victory in the new World Test Championship cycle and first at home against Sri Lanka since 2003 when they take on the visitors from tomorrow at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

However, in a Cricket West Indies interview, the WI coach said his team could not afford to get carried away by their success in the first match. “What’s done is done,” he said. “The first Test is history.... We’ve still got to come back and put in the performance into the second Test and Sri Lanka would not be a walkover. We still gotta remain disciplined, plan properly again, and believe in the execution.”

@sgtdjones

How many test matches have we played under Sammy?

@natty_forever

The West Indies have played 31 Test matches under Daren Sammy's leadership across his tenures as captain and head coach.

As Captain (2010–2013): 30 Matches

During his three-year stint leading the team on the field, the regional side secured 8 wins, suffered 12 losses, and fought out 10 draws.

As Head Coach (April 2025–Present):

1 Match..

After expanding his role to all-formats head coach in 2025, he oversaw his first red-ball match in June 2026, leading the team to a massive innings-and-217-run victory over Sri Lanka.