We now believe we can win – Sammy

COLOMBO – Skipper Darren Sammy believes his West Indies team will become a powerful force in international cricket after its remarkable 36-run victory over Sri Lanka in the World Twenty20 final.

West Indies bowled out the highly-favoured Sri Lanka for a meager 101 in front of a stunned 35 000 crowd after Marlon Samuels’ blazing 78 off 56 balls had lifted Sammy’s team to 137-6.

“We’re not trying just to compete any more, we believe we can win against good opposition,” Sammy said.

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