Sammy hails Hope for ‘special’ match-winning knock

NEW CHANDIGARH, India (CMC): West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has lauded captain Shai Hope for his exceptional performance in Saturday’s ODI victory over India. Hope kept wicket for 50 overs and then batted all 48.2 overs on his way to scoring an unbeaten 162 off 143 balls, to lead the visitors to a record run chase of 352 for five at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Speaking after his side completed their highest-ever run chase in an ODI, Sammy spoke highly of Hope, describing his effort as “special”.