Daren Sammy wants better money support for West Indies cricket after draw in India

West Indies fought back from two losses down to draw a five-match T20 series against India two-all after the final match on Saturday was washed out by rain. India, who won the last two T20 World Cups, missed out on a home series win for the first time since 2022. This performance arrived just days after Cricket West Indies cut player retainer fees by twenty-five percent.

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West Indies head coach Daren Sammy said he hopes this strong display proves Caribbean cricket needs more financial help. Sammy led the team to T20 World Cup wins in 2012 and 2016 as captain. He told reporters after Saturday's match that the team needs someone to put an arm around West Indies cricket financially. He pointed out that India wins because the board puts proper systems in place, while the West Indies team keeps winning in spite of big challenges.

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Cricket boards often face money struggles that lead to pay cuts for players, which makes touring tough for visiting teams. Strong financial backing and domestic structures help top cricketing nations stay at the top level of the sport.