Windies aim to end 24-year drought in India ODI series

West Indies head coach Darren Sammy views the forthcoming three-match One Day International series against India as a significant barometer of his team's progress ahead of next year's World Cup qualifiers.

The Caribbean side has endured a lengthy spell without success on Indian soil, having failed to win a bilateral ODI series in the subcontinent for 24 years. Sammy believes the upcoming matches will provide valuable insights into the team's readiness for the qualifying tournament.

The coach has expressed confidence in several key players who will be instrumental to the team's fortunes during the series. Sammy singled out batsman Shea Hope, all-rounder Amir Jangoo, pace bowler Sherffin Rutherford, spinner Alzarri Joseph, and batter Wavel Welch for praise, highlighting their potential contributions to ending the extended winless streak.

With the World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, Sammy's focus on using this series as a development opportunity underscores the importance West Indies places on the bilateral engagement with the traditional powerhouse of Indian cricket.