Daren Sammy critical of West Indies' bowlers after ODI series defeat in Bangladesh
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy admitted his disappointment with his team's bowlers after suffering a 2-1 ODI series defeat in Bangladesh.
Daren SammyAll three matches were played in extreme spin conditions but the home team's slow-bowlers could not make the impact that Sammy had hoped for.
Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie and allrounder Roston Chase had disappointing numbers, with even part-timer Alick Athanaze returning better figures than them in the second ODI.
Sammy said: "I am really disappointed in the way we bowled. You come to Bangladesh and you know spinners should be licking their lips.
"That's the area where you will get to execute your plans and in the most favorable conditions for you. What we displayed over the last three games was very poor, not consistent enough."
The Windies mentor also had no issue with Bangladesh preparing spin-friendly pitches in order to have an advantage on the visitors.
The surfaces in all three games were unusually dark and cracked while also offering variable bounce.
Sammy added: "I will tell you this, I always want to ask for home advantage. I can't tell the Bangladesh team or the authorities what wicket to prepare.
"I focus on my team having the skillset to counteract whatever comes when they are playing away.
"This series was very important for both teams. You are supposed to do what you have to do to win at home. That's the most important thing.
"Whether that affects your development going outside of Bangladesh, that's on them. I just thought my players just didn't play well throughout the series."
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