Darren Sammy: News

Of all the Caribbean islands, St. Lucia was the only one that did not have an international cricketer for a long time. This changed when Darren Sammy made his international debut in an ODI against New Zealand in 2004. Sammy had a peculiar debut—the match was washed out but officially counted because of the completion of the toss. Making his List A debut at the age of 17 in 2001, he was considered one of the bright prospects in the West Indies. An all-rounder who was capable of picking up crucial wickets and hit the ball over the boundary line, Sammy made his real debut in the 2004 Champions Trophy. He made his Test debut in 2007 against England. On his debut, he picked up seven wickets and registered the best bowling figures on debut by a West Indian since Alf Valentine in 1950. Sammy was made the captain of the team in 2010 after Chris Gayle did not sign the central contract. He led West Indies to their first World title since 1979, when they won the 2012 World T20. He later became the only captain to win the tournament twice after the 2016 World T20.

11 Nov 2024

Mustafizur Rahman

Best T20I bowling figures in a losing cause

The fast-paced nature of T20I cricket often puts bowlers under immense pressure.

07 Nov 2024

Alzarri Joseph

Darren Sammy criticizes Joseph's conduct in 3rd ODI against England

West Indies cricket team's head coach, Daren Sammy, has slammed Alzarri Joseph's behavior during the third ODI against England.

Decoding the best bowling figures for West Indies in T20Is

A magnificent five-wicket haul from Akeal Hosein powered West Indies to a thumping 134-run triumph over Uganda in Match 18 of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in Guyana.

14 May 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

Decoding bowlers with T20I fifers in West Indies

The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup will get underway on June 1. West Indies and USA will co-host the mega event.

CPL: Darren Sammy steps down as St Lucia Zouks captain

West Indies all-rounder Daren Sammy has stepped down as the captain of Caribbean Premier League franchise St Lucia Zouks.

Bouncer rule curtailed success of black teams: Darren Sammy

All-rounder Darren Sammy claimed the rule to limit bouncers per over, plummeted the dominance of West Indian fast bowlers.

Ishant Sharma's old post sparks fresh debate on racism row

Former West Indian captain Darren Sammy has been vocal about racism of late.

CPL 2020: Daren Sammy to captain St Lucia Zouks

Former West Indian captain Daren Sammy is set to captain St Lucia Zouks in the upcoming edition of Caribbean Premier League.

Why has West Indies cricket team lost its magic?

Two time World Cup and World T20 champions West Indies have lost their glory in the cricketing world.

14 Sep 2016

Phil Simmons

West Indies Cricket Board sacks coach Phil Simmons

The West Indies Cricket Board has sacked coach Phil Simmons ahead of a T20 series against Pakistan.