Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Sammy Sees India ODI Series As World Cup 2027 Qualifier
West Indies will play India in a three-match ODI cricket series.
The series begins on Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram.
West Indies coach Daren Sammy wants the matches to help his team improve.
His team is preparing for World Cup qualifiers in February.
West Indies have not won a series in India for 24 years.
Sammy says beating India would show that West Indies can compete with strong teams.
India is also using the series to prepare for the 2027 World Cup.
Fans will especially watch Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
West Indies coach Daren Sammy sees the three-match India ODI series as preparation for February’s World Cup 2027 qualifiers.
West Indies have failed to qualify directly for the ODI World Cup for the second consecutive time.
Sammy said West Indies have not won a series in India for 24 years.
He believes competing successfully against India in home conditions can measure West Indies’ readiness for major tournaments.
India’s preparation will include attention on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, whose World Cup 2027 prospects remain under scrutiny.
- Who
- The West Indies, coached by Daren Sammy, will play India, with attention also on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
- What
- India and West Indies will contest a three-match ODI series.
- When
- The series starts on Sunday; Sammy spoke to reporters on Thursday, Sept. 24, and the qualifiers are scheduled for February.
- Where
- The first match is scheduled for Thiruvananthapuram, India.
- Why
- West Indies want to fine-tune their team for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, while India is preparing for the 2027 World Cup.
- Series
- Three-match ODI series between India and West Indies
- Start
- Sunday
- Opening venue
- Thiruvananthapuram
- West Indies’ qualification status
- They have failed to qualify directly for the ODI World Cup for the second consecutive time
- Upcoming target
- ODI World Cup 2027 qualifiers in February
- Historical record
- West Indies have not won a series in India for 24 years
- India players under focus
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli