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West Indies captain Darren Sammy says he was stunned India shut the shop near the beginning and did not go full strangle for victory in the final Test in Dominica on Sunday.
India necessary 86 runs from the final 15 overs but established for a draw, end their second innings at 94 for three while chasing 180 runs.
"With the calibre of players in their ranks, men like Dhoni and Kohli and just below 84 to get from 15 overs left, I was kind of amazed. It could be that they didn't want to change their arms against Bishoo," stated a fulfilled West Indian captain after his team ensured a draw.
Sammy was satisfied with his side's batting, which came good at Windsor Park in the second innings.
"Batters came good in the very last innings. Having watched the way bowlers went about their task, being a bowler short, kind of aggravated the batters to go out and give their best.
"Everyone played a part, even Fidel Edwards played over 100 balls. We fought right throughout this Test, whether batting or bowling," stated Sammy.
West Indies, resume the day at 224 for 6, batted for 48-odd overs on the final day, helped mainly by the pair of Shivnarine Chanderpaul (116) and Edwards (30) who put on 65 runs for the ninth wicket from 37 overs.
He added: "I am very happy with the result. We show a lot of character, we stuck at it. Kirk Edwards and Chanderpaul did very well for the team."
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