Daren Sammy

Daren Sammy

athlete Jamaica

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.

Born on Dec 20, 1983 (41 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
21,149
Power
109$
Sentiment
6.68
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Jamaica 6 6.33 0.57% +20% 2,961,167 20,402 $15,000 103$
Guyana 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 786,552 746 $6,000 6$
Totals 7 3,747,719 21,148 $21,000 109$
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Recent Mentions

Guyana Guyana: Daren Sammy is the West Indies Head Coach who encouraged Ojay Shields to continue pursuing his cricketing ambitions. 8

Stabroek News: From potentially quitting, to the cusp of a Maroon cap

Jamaica Jamaica: Daren Sammy, the West Indies head coach, expressed confidence in his team's mindset ahead of their upcoming Test series against New Zealand. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: ‘I’m quite happy’ | Sports

Jamaica Jamaica: Daren Sammy is the coach of the West Indies team facing a challenging path in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. 5

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Windies face tough path following 2026 T20 World Cup draw | Sports

Jamaica Jamaica: West Indies coach Daren Sammy is firmly defending the selection, revealing he has a 'special role' in mind for the talented right-hander. 6

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Perreira: King lucky to keep Test spot | Sports

Jamaica Jamaica: Daren Sammy, the West Indies coach, confirmed that Ojay Shields has long been on the selection radar due to his pace. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Jamaica’s Shields eager for opportunity following Test call-up | Sports

Jamaica Jamaica: Daren Sammy has described his team’s performance in the ODI series against Bangladesh as 'poor and disappointing'. 3

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Sammy blasts West Indies’ performance | Sports

Guyana Guyana: Mark Neita referred to current coach Daren Sammy as 'King Sammy' and compared him to 'King Trump'. 4

Stabroek News: Former Jamaica players paint bleak picture of regional cricket