  
West Indies head coach Darren Sammy reflected on the sting of conceding massive fourth-innings targets, offering a wry response following Sri Lanka’s successful chase of 430 runs against England. Sammy noted that he understands precisely what it feels like to be on the receiving end of a historic fourth-innings pursuit.
Remarking with the phrase “I know the feeling,” Sammy brought up India’s famous pursuit of 406 against the West Indies to draw parallels with England’s recent bowling struggles against Sri Lanka. The West Indies coach underscored the rare and bruising nature of seeing a 400-plus target overhauled in long-format cricket.
Key Developments
- Sri Lanka completed a mammoth chase of 430 runs against England.
- West Indies coach Darren Sammy weighed in on the feat, noting, “I know the feeling.”
- Sammy linked Sri Lanka’s pursuit to India’s historic chase of 406 against the West Indies.
Massive fourth-innings pursuits remain among the rarest achievements in international cricket. Sammy’s reflection serves as a reminder of how high-scoring milestones permanently etch themselves into the sport’s history, leaving an indelible mark on the bowling sides tasked with defending them.