West Indies have appointed all-rounder and Twenty20 World Cup-winning captain Daren Sammy as their new coach for the white-ball groups whereas Andre Coley takes over the Test facet.
The nation’s cricket board (CWI) made the double announcement on Friday.
Splitting the teaching function was advisable to assist enhance workforce preparation following an unbiased overview of West Indies crashing out within the first spherical of the T20 World Cup final yr in Australia.
“The introduction of separate coaches signals the start of a new approach for the West Indies men’s teams, and we know it will enable greater focus on player communication, team planning and preparation to the benefit of our players and West Indies cricket,” CWI chief government Johnny Grave mentioned in an announcement.
Sammy, 39, captained each red- and white-ball West Indies groups and led the Caribbean facet to 2 T20 World Cup titles, in 2012 and 2016.
“It will be a challenge but one that I’m ready for and excited about,” he mentioned.
“I’m really looking forward to the opportunity, especially looking at the players we have and the impact that I believe I can have in the dressing room.”
“When I look around there is an abundance of talent. And what I saw in South Africa, in the white-ball matches under new captains Shai Hope and Rovman Powell, and the leadership provided by Andre Coley, there is great belief that we can do well.”
Coley, a former wicketkeeper for Jamaica, was interim head coach of the red-ball facet when West Indies toured Zimbabwe and South Africa earlier this yr. He will even coach the West Indies A workforce.
“I am looking forward to the challenges ahead, as well as the opportunities as we sharpen our focus on moving up the test rankings, and qualifying for the World Test Championship final in June 2025,” Coley mentioned.
Sammy has the primary project, three ODIs in opposition to the United Arab Emirates in June. The West Indies have but to qualify for the Cricket World Cup in India in October.
With AP
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