"Oh yes, that was definitely mentioned in our preparation. I remember the coach (Otis Gibson) giving a speech in one of the meetings before the World T20. The performance of the Caribbean athletes has given our people a lot of inspiration," Sammy told reporters on the eve of their semi-final against Australia.
"I remember being in Jamaica watching the men's and women's 100 and 400 m finals. I felt like that even though it was Jamaica winning, it felt like the entire Caribbean," Sammy, who hails from Windward Islands, stated.
He said that the cricket team will now do the people of the Caribbean islands proud.
"Cricket is a game that really unites the Caribbean people. So everybody at home is rooting for us. After Olympics, this is another opportunity for us as a Caribbean team to put a smile on our fans' faces. We play for the fans.
"We dedicate this tournament to all the die-hard fans who have supported us through thick and thin. Now it is a golden opportunity for us to go out there and win this World Cup for them." More
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