KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC):

Darren Sammy started to sound like a stuck record following West Indies' 63-run defeat in the first Test against India on Thursday at Sabina Park.

The West Indies captain again urged the batsmen to take their cue from the bowlers, and take far more responsibility for putting the team in a winning position in matches.

"I think, as professionals, the players go out there, and try to do the best for the team," he said.

"Sometimes, it does not come off, and for us, as a batting unit, most of the times, it has not come off. I still believe the players are trying hard.

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"But it's about being more mentally focussed when you are out there in the middle, and do whatever it takes to put your team in a good position. We need more guys to take charge."

Sammy also highlighted the need for his side to win crucial moments in the game. "I do not think there are too many differences between the teams, but it's about us finding that way to capitalise on the key moments in the match."

Sammy said the problems with the West Indies batting have existed for more than a decade, and joked that they have to recall some of the legends to the side.

"Maybe, the best thing for us is to bring back [Garry] Sobers, Viv [Richards], [Clyde] Walcott, all of our batting greats," he quipped.

Whoever is picked to represent West Indies, I think the onus is on the player to put the team in a good position, whether batting or bowling.