The decline of West Indies Test cricket is a cancer of the system, says Darren Sammy

Former West Indies captain and current coach Darren Sammy has described the decline of Test cricket as a "systemic cancer" that began long ago. He said the problem is not superficial, but deeply rooted.

Not a Test series win in India since 1983

"The last time we won a Test series in India was in 1983, when I was born," Sammy said. He also added that the West Indies haven't won a Test series in India in 42 years.

Problems Deep in the System

He said, "It's like a cancer that was already there in the system. It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so that's a good way to put it. Our problems aren't on the surface; they're deeply rooted in the system."

The team needs resources and support

Sammy regretted that when the West Indies were the best team in the world, they weren't exploited commercially. He said, "We're playing five Test matches, four months in one place. We're entertaining the world, but we need the financial resources to move forward."

Key points:

• West Indies haven't won a Test series in India since 1983
• Sammy described the decline of Test cricket as a cancer in the system
• The team lacks the resources to move forward
• India defeated West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in the first Test

Darren Sammy's comments highlight the current state of West Indies cricket and the challenges it faces in the future.