Sammy Confident of Player Participation for Windies Amid T20 Franchise Allure

West Indies men’s head coach Daren Sammy has revealed his vision for managing players amidst the allure of global T20 tournaments.  He spoke with former Zimbabwe international turned commentator Mpumelelo “Pommie” Mbangwa, on this week’s edition of his Mbangwa Media podcast. Sammy expressed confidence that Cricket West Indies (CWI) can work with T20 franchise stars to build the strongest possible regional teams. “We understand the scheme of cricket now, how franchise cricket has really dominated over the last decade or so,” said Sammy. “And especially for us West Indians, it has been more difficult than any of the other boards, because our players have been sought after across the globe. “I don’t like to use the word control because I don’t think we can. But I think it’s with good communication, good planning, planning for the future, giving guys time [that we will be successful].” Sammy noted that the leadership team at CWI is striving to keep players satisfied while simultaneously providing them with opportunities to express themselves on the global stage. The financial allure of lucrative, exciting, and fast-paced T20 leagues has possibly affected West Indian cricket the most, given the white-ball skills showcased by players from the Caribbean....