‘The swagger is back’ – Sammy thrilled with West Indies’ T20I surge

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy praised his team's resurgence after drawing their five-match T20I series against India 2-2, following a washout in the final match in Bengaluru. Sammy called the performance a massive step forward, noting that the squad played with renewed confidence and matched the defending champions in their own backyard after historically struggling on tours in India.

The result builds on a strong run that included reaching the 2026 T20 World Cup semifinals and winning a home series against Sri Lanka. Sammy also expressed hope that the team's improved on-field form could help address ongoing financial instability within Cricket West Indies, which recently implemented a 25 percent pay cut for contracted international players.