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Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy is all set to take over as head coach of the Test workforce 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 workforce throughout all codecs. Cricket West Indies introduced his appointment as coach of the Test workforce on Monday. The announcement was made by CWI Director Miles Bascombe in the course of the Quarterly Press Conference held in St. Vincent.
Sammy, a two-time ICC Men’s T20 World Cup-winning captain, has been head coach of the West Indies’ white-ball groups since May 2023. From April subsequent yr, he’ll assume the duty for the Test aspect as properly. Sammy replaces Andre Coley because the Test head coach after the tip of West Indies’ present World Test Championship cycle.
West Indies are presently final within the WTC25 standings, with a 24.24% level proportion, and are out of rivalry for the ultimate at Lord’s subsequent yr. They nonetheless have a two-match collection in opposition to Pakistan away from house to be performed between 16-28 January 2025.
“It’s an honor to represent the West Indies in any capacity and with the new role he has mapped out the new direction,” Sammy mentioned at a press convention following the announcement.
“I am really excited about the added responsibility and the new journey, one that I think myself and my team will be prepared for,” he added.
Sammy’s speedy problem shall be to enhance the workforce’s efficiency in all three codecs of the sport.
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