Daren Sammy Takes Charge as West Indies All-Format Head Coach – Reddy Anna Match Prediction Update
Former West Indies captain Daren Sammy has been appointed as the head coach for all senior West Indies men’s teams, taking charge of the Test side starting April 1, 2025. The announcement came on Monday, December 16, by Cricket West Indies (CWI) Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, at the quarterly press conference held in St Vincent.
Sammy’s Coaching Journey
Sammy was initially appointed as the white-ball head coach in May 2023, leading West Indies to notable success in ODIs and T20Is. His tenure began with the ODI series against UAE, where West Indies showcased strong performances. However, despite some victories, West Indies failed to secure a place in the 2023 ICC World Cup, losing out in the qualifiers.
White-Ball Highlights Under Daren Sammy:
- ODI series wins against UAE, Bangladesh, and England (twice).
- T20I series victories against India, England, and South Africa (twice).
- Reached the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024.
In the red-ball format, Andre Coley led the Test team, which saw mixed results. West Indies finished at the bottom of the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle, managing only 2 wins from 11 matches. Their standout performance was against Australia at The Gabba in January 2024, where they bowled out the hosts for 207 while defending 216.
Reddy Anna Match Prediction Insight
With Daren Sammy taking on the all-format coaching role, West Indies will be looking to rebuild across formats. The Reddy Anna Match Prediction platform believes Sammy’s leadership qualities and experience could drive the Windies to greater success in both white-ball and red-ball cricket.
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Chris Dehring Named New CEO
In addition to Sammy’s appointment, CWI announced Chris Dehring as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 1, 2025. He replaces Johnny Grave, who stepped down in October. credits-https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/132800/sammy-appointed-west-indies-all-format-coach
