Daren Sammy 'Really Disappointed' With West Indies Bowlers After Series Defeat in Bangladesh

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has voiced his frustration with his side’s bowling performance following their 2-1 ODI series loss to Bangladesh in Dhaka. Sammy was particularly critical of his spinners, who failed to make an impact on pitches that offered significant turn, variable bounce, and visible cracks.

Bangladesh’s spin attack completely outclassed the visitors, taking 27 wickets at an average of 14.66 and an economy rate of 3.80. In stark contrast, West Indies’ spinners managed only 18 wickets at 30.05, conceding at 4.39 runs per over.

Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie and allrounder Roston Chase were among those who struggled, while part-timer Alick Athanaze returned better figures in the second ODI. The returning pair of Akeal Hosein and Khary Pierre showed more promise, with Hosein’s four-wicket haul in the final game standing out as West Indies’ lone bowling highlight of the series.

“You come to Bangladesh and you know spinners should be licking their lips,” Sammy said after the defeat. “That’s where you execute your plans — in conditions that favour you the most. What we displayed over the last three games was very poor, not consistent enough.”

Despite acknowledging the challenges posed by Dhaka’s slow, turning surfaces, Sammy had no complaints about Bangladesh’s home advantage.

“I always want to ask for home advantage,” he said. “I can’t tell Bangladesh what wicket to prepare. It’s about my team having the skillset to counter whatever comes when they’re away. You’re supposed to do what you have to do to win at home — that’s the most important thing. My players just didn’t play well enough throughout the series.”

Sammy also criticised his team’s fielding, describing it as subpar across all three matches.

“We were poor in all three disciplines,” he admitted. “I think we dropped six catches, and even the ones that didn’t go to hand were misjudged. We were poor in all departments today.”

Still, Sammy found some positives — notably in Akeal Hosein’s impressive comeback. Returning to the ODI side after a two-year absence, Hosein claimed six wickets in two matches at an average of 13.66 and an economy rate of 4.10.

“Massive kudos to Akeal,” Sammy said. “He’s been out for two years, but to come in and outshine three other left-arm spinners in the team shows real quality. That’s the kind of competition you want — players pushing each other, not just being picked because there’s no one else.”

The series defeat marks another setback for the West Indies in subcontinental conditions, as Bangladesh continue to assert dominance at home with their well-drilled spin attack.

For Sammy and his coaching staff, the challenge now will be addressing the shortcomings — particularly in bowling consistency and fielding — before the team’s next assignment later this year.