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West Indies' T20 WC Exit: CWI President Hails Team's Growth & Spirit

Cricket West Indies President Kishore Shallow expressed pride in the team's campaign despite their elimination by India in the Super Eight stage. He highlighted the growth, belief, and togetherness shown, noting the team won five of its seven matches. Shallow praised the resilience of the players and the work of the support staff led by head coach Daren Sammy. He stated the effort has laid a strong foundation for the team to regroup and compete with greater purpose in the future.

Key Points: CWI on T20 World Cup Campaign: "Tournament Reflected Growth"

  • CWI proud despite Super 8 exit
  • Team won five of seven matches
  • Spirit of resolve highlighted
  • Foundation laid for future success
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"Tournament as a whole reflected growth": Cricket West Indies on T20 WC campaign

Cricket West Indies President Kishore Shallow praises team spirit after Super 8 exit to India. Highlights growth, five wins, and foundation for future.

"the tournament as a whole reflected growth, belief and togetherness - Kishore Shallow"

New Delhi, March 2

Cricket West Indies President Kishore Shallow has expressed pride in the West Indies team despite their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 following a five-wicket defeat to India in a crucial Super Eight clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

West Indies, two-time T20 World Cup champions, saw their campaign come to an end after India successfully chased down a challenging 196-run target in Kolkata.

In an official statement from Cricket West Indies, Shallow congratulated skipper Shai Hope and the team for what he described as a commendable campaign.

"On behalf of Cricket West Indies, I extend warm congratulations to Shai Hope and our team for a commendable campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup," Shallow said.

"While we are disappointed that our journey concluded at Eden Gardens in Kolkata against the India national cricket team, the tournament as a whole reflected growth, belief and togetherness. Winning five of seven matches and advancing to the Super 8s is a testament to the preparation and commitment of this group."

Shallow highlighted the resilience shown by the players throughout the tournament and praised the unity within the squad.

"Most encouraging was the spirit of resolve and fight displayed throughout the competition, a spirit that was needed more than ever. That determination and pride in representing the region strengthened confidence across the Caribbean and reminded us of the character of West Indies cricket," he added.

The CWI President also lauded the support staff, led by head coach Daren Sammy, crediting them for laying a strong foundation for the future.

"Today, we are proud of our men in maroon and appreciative of the dedication of the backroom team led by Head Coach Daren Sammy. Their collective effort has laid a strong foundation for the work ahead. We will regroup, we will work, and we will compete again with even greater unity and purpose. Rally Round the West Indies, now and forever," the statement concluded.

In the match, West Indies posted 195/4 after opting to bat, powered by contributions from Roston Chase (40), Hope (32), Shimron Hetmyer (27), and an unbeaten 76-run partnership between Jason Holder (37*) and Rovman Powell (34*).

India's bowlers were led by Jasprit Bumrah, who returned figures of 2/36.

In reply, India overcame an early setback before a series of partnerships guided them home. Sanju Samson played a key role in the chase, stitching crucial stands with Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, as India sealed a five-wicket victory to progress further in the tournament.

- ANI

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Priya S
Respect to the West Indies president for such a gracious statement. It's true, their team showed great spirit. As an Indian fan, I always enjoy matches against them - so much flair and power. Hope they continue to grow. Cricket needs a strong Windies team.
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Rohit P
Honestly, 196 was a very good total on that Kolkata pitch. Credit to our batsmen for chasing it down. Sanju Samson finally delivered in a big match! But we need to talk about our middle-order consistency. Still too reliant on the top 3.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US, and the atmosphere at Eden Gardens looked electric! The West Indies have such passionate fans too. Good to see the respect between the teams. That's what sports should be about.
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Vikram M
Daren Sammy as coach is a great move for them. He knows what it takes to win T20 World Cups. They are building something good. For us, the win is sweet, but the real test is ahead. Can't get complacent.
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Kavya N
The statement from CWI is very classy. No excuses, just pride in the effort. As an Indian, I have a soft corner for West Indies cricket. Grew up watching Lara and Ambrose. Hope they come back stronger. Meanwhile, let's go India! 🏏

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