20/12/2024
CRICKET WEST INDIES ANNOUNCES DAREN SAMMY AS HEAD COACH ACROSS ALL FORMATS
By WEST INDIES CRICKET
Sammy’s elevation reflects his exceptional leadership and achievements as Head Coach of the West Indies white-ball teams. Under his guidance, the T20I team rose four places in the ICC rankings, advancing from 9th to 5th. He also led the West Indies ODI team to a dominant 3-0 series victory over Bangladesh, ending an 11-match losing streak. This series win followed a successful ODI series victory against England.
CWI has highlighted Sammy’s strategic and data-driven leadership style, which emphasizes role clarity, fostering a winning mentality, and utilizing insights to deliver results. His approach aligns seamlessly with CWI’s vision of elevating the competitiveness of West Indies cricket on the global stage.
CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow expressed full confidence in Sammy’s ability to unify the team and deliver consistent results stating,
“Daren Sammy has demonstrated exceptional leadership during his tenure with the white-ball teams. His vision, dedication, and ability to inspire players make him the ideal candidate to lead across all formats. This appointment marks a bold and exciting step forward as we strive to elevate West Indies cricket to new heights.”
CWI Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe expressed his appreciation for Andre Coley’s commitment and work over his tenure so far.
“We recognize and appreciate Andre’s efforts during his tenure, and look forward to him serving West Indies cricket in other meaningful capacities. We are confident that there will be a seamless transition from Andre to Daren for the test, both are professionals who have worked productively in the past.” said Bascombe.
Cricket West Indies extends its gratitude to Andre Coley for his service during and looks forward with optimism to the journey ahead under Daren Sammy’s leadership.
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