{
  "id": 14663810,
  "title": "IND vs WI: West Indies Head Coach Darren Sammy's Heartwarming Promise To Differently-Abled Fan Goes Viral | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ind-vs-wi-west-indies-head-coach-darren-sammys-heartwarming-promise",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/ind-vs-wi-west-indies-head-coach-darren-sammys-heartwarming-promise-to-differently-abled-fan-goes-viral-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ahead of the fourth T20I match between West Indies and India in Hyderabad, West Indies head coach Darren Sammy won the hearts of cricket fans with a touching interaction with a differently-abled fan, Dharamveer Pal. The gesture, which has since gone viral on social media, showcased Sammy's kindness and humility towards his supporters.\n\nDuring a press conference held outside the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Sammy met Dharamveer, who introduced himself as a wheelchair cricket player. The coach was impressed by the footage of Dharamveer's fielding skills, and the two engaged in a warm conversation. Dharamveer shared his enthusiasm for West Indies cricket and revealed that he had traveled across India to support the Men in Maroon team during their ongoing tour in India.\n\nThe conversation took an even more heartwarming turn when Dharamveer requested six tickets for the fifth and final T20I of the series, set to be played in Bengaluru on October 17. Sammy promised to arrange the passes, ensuring that Dharamveer and six others could witness the concluding match of the series.\n\nThe interaction concluded with a warm embrace, photographs, and a gesture that symbolized the special bond between cricketers and their fans. The video of the encounter, shared on social media, garnered an encouraging response from cricket fans who praised Sammy for his time and kindness. Many appreciated the coach's humility, considering it a reminder of the impact small gestures can have on fans' lives.",
  "summary": "West Indies head coach Darren Sammy won hearts with a heartwarming interaction with differently-abled cricket fan Dharamveer Pal ahead of the fourth T20I against India in Hyderabad. Sammy's thoughtful gesture towards the passionate supporter, who follows the West Indies team across India, has gone viral on social media, drawing praise from cricket fans. The incident took place outside the Rajiv…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}