Barbados, Feb 6 (UN) The West Indies men’s cricket team will officially begin their journey in the ICC World Test Championship cycle with a home series against Australia, starting in Barbados on June 25. Under new head coach Daren Sammy, the team will battle for the coveted Frank Worrell Trophy in a three-match Test series. This highly anticipated contest kicks off at Kensington Oval in Barbados, before moving to Grenada (July 3-7) and Jamaica (July 12-16). The West Indies will be looking to make a strong statement in this series, not just for the prestigious trophy but also to set the tone for their campaign in the World Test Championship. Sammy, bringing both leadership experience and a deep understanding of West Indies cricket, is poised to guide the Men in Maroon through this critical phase as they target a successful start to the cycle. Following the Test series, the team will engage in a five-match T20I series against Australia, starting with two matches at Sabina Park, Jamaica (July 20 and 22), before completing the series in St. Kitts at Warner Park with three more matches between July 25 and 28. With the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup looming on the horizon, this series marks an important milestone for the West Indies as they focus on both their immediate Test aspirations and long-term preparation for global tournaments. Sammy’s leadership is expected to inspire confidence in a squad eager to return to the top tier of international cricket...////...