“That’s why I praised my team” — Darren Sammy takes dig at India after brilliant batting performance in NZ vs IND 3rd T20I

Daren Sammy, the West Indies head coach and former cricketer, came under criticism after his comments about the playing conditions during the recent West Indies tour of India. Some fans accused him of making excuses and unnecessarily criticising India. His latest reaction after India's batting performance against New Zealand has again drawn attention.

India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I at Henry Stadium on Tuesday. New Zealand scored 198 for 3, with Daryl Mitchell remaining unbeaten on 89 off 52 balls. India chased down the target of 199 in just 13.2 overs, thanks to an explosive opening stand between Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who added 118 runs during the powerplay.

Following India's dominant win, Sammy took a dig at India while explaining why he had praised his own team's performance. His comment appeared to highlight the difference in batting conditions between the two series. The reaction has attracted attention as India continued their impressive batting display against New Zealand.

Darren Sammy reacts after India seal 3-0 series lead with world-record powerplay in Wellington

India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20I at Wellington on Tuesday to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. New Zealand scored 198 for 3, with Daryl Mitchell remaining unbeaten on 89 off 52 balls. However, India chased down the target in just 13.2 overs to seal another impressive victory.

Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi led India's chase with a record-breaking opening partnership. The pair scored 118 runs without losing a wicket in the powerplay, setting a new record for the highest powerplay total in men's T20Is. Abhishek smashed 113 off just 38 balls, while Sooryavanshi scored 45 off 19 deliveries. India have now chased down their targets successfully in all three matches of the series.

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Following India's dominant performance, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy reacted with a post that appeared to take a dig at India. His comment referred to why he had praised his own team's performance against India and drew attention to the batting conditions in New Zealand. The post attracted attention as India continued their impressive run, while Sammy's remarks added another talking point to the ongoing series.

“Smaller boundaries, batting paradise, wet ball” — Sammy’s three-point dig explained

Daren Sammy took a dig at India after their dominant batting performance against New Zealand in the third T20I. “Wow…. That's why I praised my team for what they accomplished in India. India is a dangerous team,” the former West Indies captain wrote on social media. He then shared three factors that he believes influenced the contest.

“1. Smaller boundaries 2. Batting paradise pitches 3. Wet ball for bowlers,” Sammy added. His comments pointed to the short boundaries, batting-friendly pitch and wet ball as factors that made the contest difficult for bowlers. The boundary dimensions at the venue were around 60 metres, while New Zealand managed to score 198 for 3 before India chased down the target in just 13.2 overs.

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Sammy was referring to the West Indies' 2-2 T20I series draw against India, which ended in Bengaluru on October 17 after the final match was washed out. The result was a major achievement for the West Indies, who had lost their previous three bilateral T20I series in India. The draw also ended India's 12-series winning streak in home T20I series, making Sammy's latest comments another talking point among cricket fans.

Fans Slam Sammy’s “Backhanded compliment” as India eye series sweep at Eden Park

Daren Sammy has faced criticism from fans after his comments following India's dominant batting performance against New Zealand in the third T20I. The West Indies head coach wrote, “Wow…. That's why I praised my team for what they accomplished in India. India is a dangerous team.” He then pointed to smaller boundaries, batting-friendly pitches and a wet ball as factors that made the contest difficult for bowlers.

Several fans viewed Sammy's remarks as a backhanded compliment rather than direct praise for India's performance. His comments came after India chased down New Zealand's target of 199 in just 13.2 overs, winning the third T20I by six wickets. Abhishek Sharma smashed 113 off 38 balls, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 45 off 19 deliveries as India recorded a remarkable powerplay total.

India have already taken a 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series and will now look to continue their winning run in the fourth match at Eden Park. With the series already secured, India will aim to maintain their strong batting form and complete a clean sweep. Meanwhile, Sammy's comments have added another talking point to India's impressive run in New Zealand.