Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Sammy’s Message Urges West Indies To Focus Before Third ODI
Before the last one-day cricket match against India, West Indies coach Daren Sammy shared a message with his players.
It said not to get distracted by small things and to make every action count.
The players did fitness exercises, agility drills and cricket practice.
India had already won the first two games.
That meant India had already won the series.
West Indies wanted to play better in the final game.
They were also trying to avoid losing all three matches.
Sammy’s message encouraged the team to focus on their preparation.
West Indies coach Daren Sammy displayed a handwritten motivational message during the team’s warm-up before the third ODI against India.
The board read, “Don’t Major In The Minor, Add Value In Everything You Do.”
Training included fitness, mobility, agility and cricket-skill drills.
India had won the first two matches and secured the three-match series, leaving West Indies 0-2 down.
West Indies were seeking a win in the final match to avoid a series clean sweep.
- Who
- West Indies coach Daren Sammy and the West Indies players.
- What
- Sammy shared a motivational message as the team prepared for the third ODI against India.
- When
- Ahead of the third ODI; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- New Chandigarh.
- Why
- West Indies were preparing for the series finale after losing the first two ODIs and wanted to finish with a win.
- Match
- Third ODI between India and West Indies
- Series score before final match
- India led 2-0
- Series status
- India had already secured the series
- West Indies' aim
- Win the final match and avoid a clean sweep
- Board message
- “Don’t Major In The Minor, Add Value In Everything You Do.”
- Training activities
- Fitness, mobility, cricket skills, hurdle walkovers, mini hurdles and ladders