Powell Admits Windies Must ‘Sharpen Up’ After England T20 Defeat

The West Indies men’s team is looking toward the future following a disappointing T20 International home series against England. The five-match campaign ended Sunday night at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, with the final fixture officially recorded as a “No Result” due to afternoon downpours. While there were moments of excitement for Daren Sammy’s charges during the series, England walked away with the spoils, winning the series 3-1. The T20 series loss marks back-to-back defeats for the Windies, following their fall to Sri Lanka away last month. Additionally, the victory marks England’s first series win of any kind in the Caribbean since 2019. Wicket losses in the powerplay were among the key talking points in the series. In the first three games, the Windies lost a total of 11 wickets during the first six overs. According to historical data, teams that lose three wickets in the powerplay only win 23% of their matches. This struggle was highlighted by both coach Sammy and captain Rovman Powell as an area of concern. Another key talking point was the decision to start fixtures at 4 p.m., partly to appease the England audience. Caribbean cricket depends on tours from the “Big 3” (England, Australia, and...