Daren Sammy
Daren Sammy is a former West Indies cricketer and current cricket coach, renowned for his leadership and strategic acumen. He captained the West Indies to two ICC T20 World Cup victories in 2012 and 2016, establishing himself as one of the most successful T20 captains in history. Sammy is also celebrated for his inspirational speeches and ability to galvanize his team, fostering a strong sense of unity and resilience. After retiring from international cricket, he transitioned into coaching and has since taken on the role of head coach for the West Indies Test team, where he aims to revitalize the squad and build on its legacy in the sport.
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Daren Sammy is the head coach of the West Indies cricket team and is preparing for a crucial T20 World Cup match against India.
West Indies coach Daren Sammy looks ahead to must-win clash against India | Cricket News
India· 2026-03-01
Daren Sammy was previously the captain of the West Indies team that won the T20 World Cup.
Markram, bowlers lead South Africa's rout of West Indies
Guyana· 2026-02-27
Daren Sammy is the head coach of the West Indies cricket team and is preparing for their Super Eight match against Zimbabwe in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Sammy welcomes ‘Group of Death’ challenge | Sports
Jamaica· 2026-02-23Daren Sammy termed the Wankhede Stadium as 'lucky' for them.
Men in Maroon red hot: Jason Holder, Shai Hope seal Super 8 spot, eye 2016 T20 World Cup encore | Cricket NewsIndia· 2026-02-16
Daren Sammy is the head coach of the West Indies cricket team and believes they can win the World Cup.
Sammy: West Indies are here to win the World Cup | SportsJamaica· 2026-02-07Daren Sammy has defended his decision to include Johnson Charles in the team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Sammy defends Charles’ selection for T20 World Cup | SportsJamaica· 2026-02-07
Daren Sammy is the Head Coach of the West Indies team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Hope plays down ‘big totals’ ahead of W/Cup opener against ScotsGuyana· 2026-02-06
Daren Sammy is the head coach of the West Indies cricket team and emphasizes the importance of the bowlers for their World Cup success.
Sammy: Bowlers key to West Indies lifting World Cup title | SportsJamaica· 2026-02-02
Daren Sammy has acknowledged that selecting the final 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup was a difficult task.
“Selection was tough” - Sammy on West Indies Men’s T20 World Cup squad selectionGuyana· 2026-01-29
Daren Sammy is the Head Coach of the West Indies and a former captain who led the team to T20 World Cup victories.
Six Guyanese named in West Indies squad for 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World CupGuyana· 2026-01-27Daren Sammy has opted for a blend of seasoned campaigners and fresh talent for the T20 World Cup.
Alzarri loses race against time | SportsJamaica· 2026-01-27
Coach Daren Sammy handed a debut to Guyanese batter Quentin Sampson.
West Indies no match for Afghan spin | SportsJamaica· 2026-01-20
Daren Sammy has praised Guyanese power-hitter Quentin Sampson following his maiden call-up to the regional T20 squad.
Sammy praises Guyanese power-hitter Sampson after T20 selectionGuyana· 2026-01-19
Daren Sammy believes the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan will play a crucial role in sharpening the team’s readiness for the ICC T20 World Cup.
Sammy targets momentum, role execution in Afghanistan seriesGuyana· 2026-01-18West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has said that his main goal in the upcoming T20 series against Afghanistan will be identifying and fine-tuning player roles.
Focus will be on fine-tuning roles ahead of World Cup – Sammy | SportsJamaica· 2026-01-17Daren Sammy is referenced as the coach whose attention players need to attract for selection.
Ex-WI selector, player say seeking Pooran return ‘divisive’, ‘dangerous’ moveGuyana· 2026-01-16
Daren Sammy is referenced as the coach whose attention players are trying to attract.
‘A dangerous precedent’ | SportsJamaica· 2026-01-15Daren Sammy is the West Indies Head Coach who encouraged Ojay Shields to continue pursuing his cricketing ambitions.
From potentially quitting, to the cusp of a Maroon capGuyana· 2025-11-29
Daren Sammy is the West Indies head coach who offered Ojay Shields a lifeline, helping him to reignite his cricketing career.
Ojay Shields’ story: From close to retirement to the brink of WI team | SportsJamaica· 2025-11-29Daren Sammy, the West Indies head coach, expressed confidence in his team's mindset ahead of their upcoming Test series against New Zealand.
‘I’m quite happy’ | SportsJamaica· 2025-11-26Daren Sammy is the coach of the West Indies team facing a challenging path in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Windies face tough path following 2026 T20 World Cup draw | SportsJamaica· 2025-11-26Daren Sammy needs to be prosecuted for crimes against West Indian batting.
Why are West Indies batters not rotating strike? | LettersJamaica· 2025-11-26
West Indies coach Daren Sammy is firmly defending the selection, revealing he has a 'special role' in mind for the talented right-hander.
Perreira: King lucky to keep Test spot | SportsJamaica· 2025-11-24
Daren Sammy, the West Indies coach, confirmed that Ojay Shields has long been on the selection radar due to his pace.
Jamaica’s Shields eager for opportunity following Test call-up | SportsJamaica· 2025-11-21
Daren Sammy opted to shorten the batting lineup by replacing opener Amir Jangoo.
Kiwis dominate Windies to claim series-clinching win | SportsJamaica· 2025-11-14
Daren Sammy has described his team’s performance in the ODI series against Bangladesh as 'poor and disappointing'.
Sammy blasts West Indies’ performance | SportsJamaica· 2025-10-26
Mark Neita referred to current coach Daren Sammy as 'King Sammy' and compared him to 'King Trump'.
Former Jamaica players paint bleak picture of regional cricketGuyana· 2025-10-23
Daren Sammy has described the pitch for the opening ODI against Bangladesh as something he’s never seen.
Sammy, Hope expect tough challenge from Bangladesh in ODI series | SportsJamaica· 2025-10-18
Daren Sammy is excited to continue the progression of the ODI Team while exposing more players to strengthen the pool for the 2027 World Cup.
CWI announces limited overs squads for matches against BangladeshGuyana· 2025-10-09
Haven questioned Daren Sammy’s suitability for the head coach role.
Holding: Can’t watch WI cricketGuyana· 2025-10-09
