Kolkata, Feb. 7 -- West Indies head coach Darren Sammy, ahead of the team's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener against Scotland, said West Indies fully believe they can win the World Cup, despite being underestimated.

He backed the squad's talent and stressed that strong execution with bat, ball, and in the field will be key to success.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the West Indies vs Scotland clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, Darren Sammy cited the examples of 2012 and 2016, when he captained the West Indies to back-to-back T20 World Cup titles despite the team not being among the favourites.

"We wouldn't be here if we didn't believe we could win. And I know it feels like the same scenario a...