St John's, Antigua:

West Indies A Team Manager Colin Borde is looking forward to the upcoming visit by India A. The Trinidadian said the Digicel series will show the progress the regional development team has been making.

"We want to win every game in every format of the game that we play. We also want to see growth in all aspects of the game, on and off the field, from the future players. This opportunity is one that both the players and the technical staff can benefit and grow from.

Winning is a habit," said Borde, who will be in his second series as Windies A team manager.

He has been impressed with the work ethic, determination and attitude of the young Windies players, and believes they are all committed to what he describes as the "rise of West Indies cricket".

However, the former Trinidad and Tobago cricket team manager cautioned against the public expecting miracles from the players as they make the step up to international cricket.

"Not every player will excel at international level, but with the current pathway to success being improved, we [West Indies A technical staff] certainly are of the view that we can produce quality, intelligent, committed players to fly the West Indies flag," Borde outlined.

"This opportunity is one that both the players and the technical staff can benefit and grow from. Winning is a habit."