Sammy draws on 2016 for Windies showdown with India T20 WC 2026 View(s): View(s):Kolkata, India, AFP: West Indies coach Daren Sammy believes history can repeat itself as he aims to mastermind a T20 World Cup victory to end India’s hopes, just as he did when captain 10 years ago. Sammy led his side to a T20 World Cup semi-final win against India in Mumbai in 2016 and went on to lift the trophy as they beat England in the final in Kolkata. “In order to win this tournament you have to go through India at some point,” said Sammy. “Tomorrow is that day for us.”“History could repeat though it’s a different venue and two different teams.”The West Indies have not reached the semi-finals since lifting their second T20 World Cup a decade ago. His side have already blasted 66 sixes, a record for a T20 World Cup.

Source: Sunday Times February 28, 2026 20:29 UTC