00:00The West Indies earned a consolation win against New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI in Barbados,
00:06thus surrendering the series 3-2.
00:08Whatever the case, it seems more than likely that the men in Maroon are going to participate in qualifiers
00:13with the hope of making it to the 2027 World Cup.
00:17Following the series against the Black Caps, West Indies coach Darren Sami was far from pleased with the outcome.
00:23No, 3-2 is not a fair result at all.
00:25When we started the series, I mean, just playing cricket at home.
00:33You know, before that Sri Lanka series, I think we've tried to make home our fortress.
00:39And we won on the course of doing that.
00:42You know, we won the last four series in a row before that Sri Lanka won.
00:48Looking back at the series against New Zealand,
00:50the West Indies made a positive start by winning the opening match by seven wickets in Guyana.
00:55But that was followed by three straight losses, which hurt Sami and his players.
01:00I think if we reflect and look back, so many opportunities we had to win.
01:06The batting really did let us down, especially batting first.
01:11And somehow, you know, it doesn't matter the squad home.
01:14You know, when we're chasing, it's just a boost of confidence for the guys.
01:19And I think we need to really change that mindset as to when we lose the toss and be put
01:26to batting.
01:27According to reports, the ICC is yet to announce the date, venue and format for the World Cup qualifiers,
01:33although it's likely to be played in early 2027.
01:37If Sami was given a choice, he would want the qualifiers to be held in the West Indies.
01:42At home is where the heart is.
01:44You know, I'm pretty sure all the guys would love to play at home in Barbados, St. Lucia,
01:50you know, where, or even Antigua, where, you know, we do quite well.
01:56But it's out of our hands.
01:58And actually, myself and the analyst during the game was just checking us to,
02:03is there a possibility, but no, it looks like, you know,
02:07we really have to go to the qualifiers and win and then book our place.
02:12The last time the Windy's participated in the qualifiers,
02:15they missed out on a spot at the 2023 World Cup in India.
02:20Vinod Nawani, Chiefs Export.
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02:22from Leighton.
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