Sammy Excited For Test Role

Two-time World T20-winning captain and current West Indies white-ball coach Daren Sammy has welcomed his appointment as the coach of the regional Test team, effective April 1, 2025. The announcement of the Saint Lucian’s appointment was made on Monday by Cricket West Indies (CWI) Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe during CWI’s quarterly press conference in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. After his playing career concluded, Sammy took on split duties with Andre Coley in mid-2023. While Coley’s future with the team is still undecided, Sammy has expressed his readiness and eagerness for the challenge ahead, as he continues to grow into his coaching role. “Apart from my individual goals, you know, West Indies cricket is something that’s very dear to my heart. I’m not the man I am today without that, without West Indies cricket. So I’ve always been vocal about the things that we could do,” he said. “It’s my job to make sure I’m prepared and ready. And yes, it has been more ups than downs. But once I understand the mission, I start putting plans in place to fulfill that mission, and that’s what excites me and my team. We are looking forward to taking on this...