England Versus West Indies Finals

Why did Sammy lay into West Indies board soon after winning ICC World T20 title: All you need to know

It is obvious that West Indies cricket is still not out of turmoil. The triple success, including World T20 triumph is a tremendous fillip to the game in the Caribbean. But will the present vicious environment allow WICB to capitalise on it?

World T20 Final: As 'champions' West Indies celebrate, man-of-the-moment Marlon Samuels deserves a salute

However, Samuels gets into a different zone while batting. He stands up on big occasions when his team requires him the most.

ICC World T20: Kudos to Samuels and Brathwaite but West Indies won because their bowlers were more disciplined

The bowlers were the critical difference between the two sides. Those of West Indies were far more disciplined than their English counterparts.

World T20: Three titles in 2016 — men's, women's & Under-19 — and you thought West Indies cricket is dying!

With 19 required from the game's last over, young Carlos rattled off the necessary runs in four clean, successive strikes that took the West Indies to the title.

World T20 Final: England were deservedly second best, but Morgan's men have made significant strides

Throughout the 2016 ICC World T20, the two teams that were the most thrilling to watch were the two teams that competed in the final

World T20 Final: Riding on wings of history, West Indies hope to make England dance to the Calypso tune

This is as focused a West Indies side as there has been in years. The victors of 1979 were among the Caribbean’s most talented ever; the vintage of 2004 among the most spirited. The 2016 crop is an impressive mixture.

ICC World T20 Final: Declaration from West Indies, Chris Gayle's century and England’s 1-run loss — the crystal ball prediction

Being an off spinner, Gayle laughs but acknowledges his gesture. He alters his run up, Morgan sets himself for the final ball, Gayle releases his ‘leggy’, it pitches outside off, and absolutely rips through Morgan – CLEAN BOWLED!

ICC World Twenty20 Final: Cheer for both England and West Indies and put your money back in pocket

In terms of all-rounders there’s difficult to find a mismatch, although those of the West Indies, including Dwayne Bravo, Andre Russell and several part-timers such as Gayle appear more formidable