'I have 11 danger players...': WI coach Daren Sammy threatens India ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8 clash

Ahead of the high-stakes do-or-die T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against India, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy struck a confident and motivated tone during his pre-match press conference. The former captain signaled a tactical attack on India’s mental foundation, emphasising that his squad is entering the game with a fresh perspective. Sammy made it clear that the team has moved past their previous encounter against South Africa in Ahmedabad, choosing instead to focus entirely on the challenge ahead with a positive and disciplined mindset.

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We have good batting: Daren Sammy

Drawing on his extensive history at the iconic Eden Gardens, Sammy intends to leverage his personal experience and the West Indies' impressive track record at the venue to gain a competitive edge. He highlighted that the mental framework of the players will be the deciding factor in this preparation phase. By focusing on their renowned batting depth, Sammy believes his side has a prime opportunity to flex their muscles and re-establish their dominance against the Indian bowling attack.

"We have good batting, we showed that at the end vs SA, which was unfortunate. I think that we have a chance to show that again tomorrow," Sammy said at the pre-match press conference.

Despite the immense pressure of facing the host nation in a high-stakes environment, Daren Sammy appeared completely unfazed. Instead of showing tension, he expressed genuine excitement at the prospect of competing before 80,000 fans in the stadium and a global audience of 1.4 billion. This confidence is rooted in history; Sammy was the captain when the West Indies last visited India for the 2016 World Cup, where they famously secured their second title at this very venue. He plans to lean heavily on that experience, noting that the Eden Gardens has historically favored his side, leaving them effectively unbeatable in T20 World Cup fixtures at the ground.

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I have 11 danger players vs India: Daren Sammy

While Sammy issued a bold warning about the 'dangerous' quality of his starting XI, his bravado was balanced by a healthy respect for the opposition. He acknowledged that India, the defending champions, remain one of the most formidable forces in T20 cricket and perhaps their greatest competitor to date. Ultimately, Sammy framed the upcoming match as a fitting contest between two cricketing giants, both heavily armed and ready for a mental and physical battle on the world stage.

'I have 11 danger players vs India. India also have 11 against us," he added.