World Cup Winning Captain Daren Sammy Appointed As A Member Of Cricket West Indies Board of Directors

Daren Sammy, the former West Indies all-rounder and two-time T20 World Cup-winning captain is appointed at Cricket West Indies (CWI) as a member of the board of directors. The decision was taken by CWI during a meeting held on Thursday, June 17.

The board in a statement released made it clear that there were two specific aspects leading to Daren Sammy’s appointment as an independent non-member director.

“Sammy’s appointment to the CWI Board of Directors is in keeping with two of the fundamental principles which have guided CWI’s improvement strategy for the past two years – increased utilization of regional technical expertise and the implementation of a Cricket First Policy. 

“It is expected that Mr. Sammy’s appointment will add a fresh and more youthful perspective, as well as a high level of updated cricket know-how to enhance the existing expertise in the CWI Board room,” CWI said in a released statement.

This is another great opportunity for me to give my best to West Indies cricket: Daren Sammy

Daren Sammy is currently in Ab Dhabi where he’s the coach of Peshawar Zalmi for PSL 2021; he has coached them through to the final, which will be played on June 24 against the Multan Sultans. Daren Sammy was dropped from the West Indies side after leading them to victory in the 2016 World Cup final against England.

In honour of Daren Sammy for leading the side to two T20 World titles in 2012 and 2016, the board named the stadium in St Lucia after him. He is also a Cricket Consultant for the St. Lucia Zouks in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

The 37-year old is an awardee of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II, and a Goodwill Ambassador for St. Lucia.

“It is an honour to be appointed as a CWI Director; this is another great opportunity for me to give my best to West Indies cricket in a new way, off the field,” Daren Sammy told on West Indies cricket’s official website.

“All my local, regional, and international experiences have prepared me to make a significant ongoing impact in West Indies cricket. I am excited and thankful for the chance to serve and look forward to giving back to the sport and region that I love so much,” he added.

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