The West Indies’ chief coach for white-ball cricket, Darren Sammy, commented on the team’s close loss to the Netherlands in the ongoing World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe. The Shai Hope-led team fell short in the Super Over despite amassing 374 runs in the first inning.
Darren Sammy acknowledged the poor calibre of cricket during the post-game press conference, stating, “Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom in order to rise again.
I am aware of both the impediments that lie ahead and the fact that change will not occur swiftly. It accurately depicts the locations of our cricket stands.”
Even if the West Indies win all of their Super Six matches against Oman, Scotland, and high-flying Sri Lanka, their qualification is contingent on other circumstances. However, their subpar bowling performance was their undoing, extending into the Super Over. Failure to qualify for the Super 12s of the 2022 T20 World Cup and the 50-over World Cup would be yet another bitter chapter in the annals of West Indies cricket.
Shai Hope conveys dismay over the West Indies’ shocking loss to the Netherlands.
The captain of the team, Shai Hope, stated after the game, “We let ourselves down.” It is hard to fathom scoring 375 points and losing. I believed our bowlers would complete the mission. Regrettably, we fell short. Currently, the truth is staring us in the face: we need to progress.”
In addition to their already challenging situation, the West Indies cricket team will have to prepare for a gruelling home series against India immediately after the Qualifiers. Beginning on July 12, these two teams will compete in two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is.
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