West Indies seek to end 24-year ODI series drought in India

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy views the upcoming three-match ODI series against India as a critical benchmark for the team’s readiness for the ICC ODI World Cup qualifiers in February.

The series, which begins September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram and continues in Guwahati and New Chandigarh, offers the Caribbean side a chance to end a 24-year drought of winning a bilateral ODI series in India. Sammy noted that performing well in Indian conditions is essential for any team aiming to win major ICC white-ball trophies.

Following their 10th-place ranking, the West Indies missed automatic qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The upcoming matches serve as a strategic assessment tool to fine-tune the squad as they prepare to compete for a spot in the tournament.