DHAKA: West Indies captain Darren Sammy wants his players to “stay hungry” and to build on recent successes when they meet Bangladesh tomorrow in the first of two Tests.
Sammy’s men are buoyed by victory in the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka last month following a 2-0 home Test win over New Zealand.
They are looking to continue the good work in a Bangladesh tour which also includes five one-day games and a Twenty20.
Sammy, who led the West Indies to a 1-0 Test victory over Banglades last year, said his team must maintain the momentum.
“I think World Twenty20 was a great achievement for us but we have got to stay hungry. We can’t keep thinking because we won the World Twenty20 that we have turned the corner,” he said.
West Indies slumped miserably in the new century. They have, shown an improvement under the unassuming Sammy as captain and hard-working coach Ottis Gibson.
With Chris Gayle in good touch and the ever-reliable Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who has played in 144 Tests, they boost a strong batting line-up.
Sammy said his mission is to win every match.
“We have definitely improved as a team. We are a bit more consistent and won both the Tests against New Zealand and our mission here is to win all matches in Bangladesh,” he said. AFP
