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West Indies Head Coach Daren Sammy has called on the media to recognise the contributions of the Men in Maroon to the growth and development of international cricket. His remarks came during a recent episode of the Wisden Cricket podcast on YouTube. Sammy, who coaches the West Indies in all formats, said that teaching cricket is one of the best ways for the Caribbean to connect with its shared history. He highlighted the importance of celebrating heroes from the countries that put the region on the global sporting map.