One day, two world titles for West Indies

Apr 03, 2016

It looked like England's game when West Indies needed 19 runs off the final over. But Carlos Brathwaite, playing his first ever World T20 final, smashed four back to back sixes... •Getty Images

In addition to their unique celebrations, West Indies went on a rather unique lap of honour too •AFP

An emotional Darren Sammy spoke of how the team had gotten closer together in the wake of load of criticism•Getty Images

The men, of course, followed the women's example. West Indies wrapped up the second-highest chase in Women's World T20 history and toppled three-time champions Australia•Getty Images/ICC

West Indies are never short of moves, and a triumph like that - beating Australia for the first time in nine tries - deserved a lot more•Getty Images

How many world titles have West Indies won this year, Curtly?•Getty Images

Fair to suggest, April 3, 2016 will be forever etched in West Indies' history as a day to savour•Getty Images

... and was promptly lost in a very tight and very happy huddle as West Indies savoured their second World T20 win•Getty Images

If you need proof of said unique celebrations•Getty Images

Marlon Samuels, the player of the final, also had a lot to get off his chest; he dedicated his award to Shane Warne, following critical comments made by the former Australian legspinner•Getty Images

And they too produced a fine rendition of the 'Champion' dance•Getty Images/ICC

The joy was apparent on the podium when they got their hands on the trophy •Getty Images/ICC

Crisis? What crisis?: With the Under-19 title, the Women's and Men's T20 titles in 2016, West Indies cricket was flying high•Getty Images

And there was plenty more as a team that felt it was them against the world proved their quality in front of a packed Eden Gardens •Getty Images

And so, presenting the 2016 World T20 champions.... •Getty Images

The singer Dwayne Bravo was in the mix too, here he is seen congratulating Women's captain Stafanie Taylor•Getty Images/ICC

And it spilled into the dressing room as well •Getty Images/ICC

Sammy just might have had the greatest sleep of his life•Getty Images