We have the strategy to counter Indian spin attack: Sammy

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West Indies captain Darren Sammy on Saturday said his team has worked out a "different strategy" to tackle India's spin attack on the turning pitch here in Sunday's must-win group B match of the cricket World Cup.

West Indies have to win on Sunday to be assured of a spot in the quarterfinals and Sammy said he realises how effective India's spinners can be at Chepauk against his team's batsmen, who have been inconsistent so far.

"I would not say it is a problem. We would have a different strategy against spin. India have a few spinners and we will look to counter them. We have shown that we can play spin, we have some powerful players and some ball-workers. Players are aware what they have to do and I have no doubt that they will do that," Sammy said in the pre-match press conference.

"The wicket for Sunday's match looks a lot similar to the one on which we played against England. I think both the teams would agree that it still had more runs. Hopefully, I will win the toss and bat first and get the spin from the wicket bowling second," he added.

Sammy said the morale of the team is high despite the narrow loss to England in the previous match.

"It has been ups and downs. We keep the momentum to make the knockout stage. We have got to focus against India and hopefully we will win the game on Sunday," he said.

"All the players are in good spirit and all of them will come out hard on Sunday. I know how important a game it is against India. For us, I am sure everybody will give his 100 per cent. I back to take on to their responsibility," he added.

Asked whether Shivnarine Chandrapaul will be playing as he has done well against India earlier, Sammy said, "Obviously, we meet tonight to decide on the best eleven to play against India. When we play a good opposition there are no considerations. We all respect Shiv what he has done for us in the past. He is one our most experienced players."