Sammy proud of Windies progress post India T20I series
West Indies head coach highlights on-field growth after toe-to-toe battle with the reigning T20I champions.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy believes a 2-2 scoreline against India is a fair reflection of his side's performance, following the rain-marred final T20I in Bengaluru.
The visitors entered the series with a poor record on Indian soil, having lost all three of their previous bilateral T20I series while winning just one match out of seven.
"It's a true reflection of how all the teams have played, especially for our guys," Sammy said at the post-match press conference of the Bengaluru T20I.
"I'm pretty sure when the series started, we probably didn't have a chance. But that was just the opinion of others."
"We would want to win, because (that's) something we've not done forever in India, so it would have been nice," Sammy remarked.
"We understand what success means to us, we don't ever take for granted where we are as a team and the challenges that we face.
"We just look to make those strides, and I think after this series we've taken a massive step.
"We played against the defending champions and we've matched them, and in certain areas we've outplayed them, especially in their backyard."
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The result in India builds on a promising run for the team, including a home T20I series win over Sri Lanka and a semi-final run at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India.
Sammy credited the players' mindset for bringing back the iconic West Indies charm.
"All the guys in the dressing room, they've gone out there and played with intent and I think what was good to see is that the swagger is back, the confidence is back.
"It started during the World Cup and you could see guys enjoying, and there was a willingness to win.
"That's where it starts, the belief that we belong where we are, and to have the performances that says you belong there. Hopefully, right now it's just been consistent."
West Indies are set to travel to Bangladesh next for a two-match ICC World Test Championship series beginning 28 October.