West Indies board apologize.....for Sammy’s behaviour

The statement released was ironically headlined "WICB President has high praises for World Twenty20 Organisers", and went on to apologize to the fans for Sammy’s comments, claiming them to be “inappropriate”.

“The President would like to, however, apologise for what could be deemed inappropriate, comments made by the West Indies’ male captain, Darren Sammy in a post-match interview and would like to apologise on behalf of the WICB, to the millions of fans who witnessed (sic),

“The President has pledged to enquire the reason and will have the matter addressed,” the statement read.

Dave Cameron, the WICB president, had earlier reacted to Sammy’s remarks and tweeted: “When is the last time a critic paid one of your bills? Always remember that when you start to give them your energy.”

After a last over thriller saw Brathwaite hit Stokes for 4 sixes to ensure a four-wicket win, Sammy remarked how the team felt let down and disrespected by the WICB.

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“We needed silverware in the Caribbean in 2012 and yes nobody gave us a chance back then. This one with all that happened before the tournament, the disrespect from journalists and from our own cricket board that was out of order. The only way we could make a statement is by winning this tournament,” Sammy had said on Sunday night.