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Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy is all set to take over as head coach of the Check crew too, including to his obligations because the coach of the ODI and T20I groups. Sammy, who was a part of the West Indies squads that gained the Champions Trophy in 2004 and the T20 World Cup editions in 2012 and 2016 in his illustrious profession, has been appointed as the pinnacle coach of the West Indies crew throughout all codecs. Cricket West Indies introduced his appointment as coach of the Check crew on Monday. The announcement was made by CWI Director Miles Bascombe in the course of the Quarterly Press Convention held in St. Vincent.
Sammy, a two-time ICC Males’s T20 World Cup-winning captain, has been head coach of the West Indies’ white-ball groups since Might 2023. From April subsequent yr, he’ll assume the accountability for the Check facet as properly. Sammy replaces Andre Coley because the Check head coach after the tip of West Indies’ present World Check Championship cycle.
West Indies are at the moment final within the WTC25 standings, with a 24.24% level share, and are out of rivalry for the finale at Lord’s subsequent yr. They nonetheless have a two-match collection in opposition to Pakistan away from residence to be performed between 16-28 January 2025.
“It is an honour to characterize the West Indies in any capability and with the brand new function he has mapped out the brand new route,” Sammy mentioned at a press convention following the announcement.
“I’m actually excited in regards to the added accountability and the brand new journey, one which I feel myself and my crew will likely be ready for,” he added.
Sammy’s fast problem will likely be to enhance the crew’s efficiency in all three codecs of the sport.
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