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.
Born on Dec 20, 1983 (41 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| 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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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Guyana:
Daren Sammy is the West Indies Head Coach who encouraged Ojay Shields to continue pursuing his cricketing ambitions.
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Jamaica:
Daren Sammy is the West Indies head coach who offered Ojay Shields a lifeline, helping him to reignite his cricketing career.
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Jamaica:
Daren Sammy, the West Indies head coach, expressed confidence in his team's mindset ahead of their upcoming Test series against New Zealand.
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Jamaica:
Daren Sammy is the coach of the West Indies team facing a challenging path in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
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Jamaica:
Daren Sammy needs to be prosecuted for crimes against West Indian batting.
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Jamaica:
West Indies coach Daren Sammy is firmly defending the selection, revealing he has a 'special role' in mind for the talented right-hander.
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Jamaica:
Daren Sammy, the West Indies coach, confirmed that Ojay Shields has long been on the selection radar due to his pace.
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Jamaica:
Daren Sammy opted to shorten the batting lineup by replacing opener Amir Jangoo.
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Jamaica:
Daren Sammy has described his team’s performance in the ODI series against Bangladesh as 'poor and disappointing'.
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Guyana:
Mark Neita referred to current coach Daren Sammy as 'King Sammy' and compared him to 'King Trump'.
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