Daren Sammy Expands Role as West Indies Coach

Daren Sammy, the former West Indies captain, has been appointed as the head coach of the West Indies cricket team's Test format, alongside his roles in T20 and ODI formats. Starting in April 2025, Sammy will take over from Andre Coley, who will continue to lead the Test team until the end of the World Test Championship campaign in Pakistan. Sammy's leadership has been praised for improving the performance of the white-ball teams, with significant ranking advancements and series victories. Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced the decision at their quarterly press conference, highlighting Sammy's vision and ability to inspire players as key reasons for his expanded role. The move aims to revive the fortunes of the West Indies Test team, which has struggled in recent years. Sammy expressed his honor and eagerness to contribute to West Indies cricket in this new capacity.