Pay cuts did not help West Indies’ cause: Sammy
West Indies cricket coach Daren Sammy expressed concern that recent pay cuts for players have negatively impacted team morale before their series against India. Despite the financial issues, Sammy praised the team's batting intent and focus on key performance indicators.
Why it matters
Financial disputes between cricket boards and players often lead to performance instability and public controversy in international sports.
As the West Indies Cricket Board looks to reduce costs by instituting pay cuts for players, head coach Daren Sammy said the news didn’t help the team’s morale ahead of a big series.
“I mean, look, as a professional, that’s not what you want to hear before a series,” said Sammy on the eve of the final ODI against India here on Friday (October 2, 2026).
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