HEADLINE: Sammy says better balance being struck between WI and franchise commitments

Despite years of concerns with top West Indies players prioritising franchise leagues, Head Coach Daren Sammy says he has made a breakthrough in making the players more committed to the team.

Sammy, who captained the Windies to two T20 World Cup titles, has overseen the One-Day international (ODI) and T20 teams since May 2023 and was given the additional responsibility of the Test team in December.

Over the years, players from the region have actively competed in lucrative franchise T20 and T10 leagues around the world, including countries such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.

The players have received criticism from supporters and past players for turning down selection for the Windies, instead opting to play in franchise leagues.

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This will be a miracle if he can get the globe trotters to compromise between franchise and test cricket. I will be the first in line to take my hat off to him.

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Sammy takes credit again for something happening jesso



How many of them are in demand today as Bravs, Polly, Narine and the Universal Worldwide Boss was in dem time ?

In reply to Halliwell

That guy is a serious grifter.


WTF???

If I was one a dem players…….after reading that……nothing he can EVER do fuh real!

I stopped expecting anything worthwhile to come out of West Indies Cricket long time ago. The set of jokers that have been at the helm for a long time now are clueless about man management, or any kind of management.

Revo!

In reply to imusic

All the coach saying is that if players come in thinking they know everything, they cannot be coached. Not a lie. Those with that mindset usually phase themselves out anyway.

In reply to Raskil

You interpret as you wish.

I commenting on what was actually referenced in the article. And it wasn’t what you posted.

In reply to imusic

Let the players also interpret as they wish. It will be a fork in the road for them.
Welcome aboard or good riddance.

In reply to Raskil

So same old then.

Let’s move along. Nothing to see here

Sound and more Sound...before April.... already making alibi.....but who knows what will happen in March President election...

April may turn out to be April Fool ....

Same bud dup
Dem players would NEVER say they don't wan' t to play for the WI.
Even Pouty to the end said he wanted to play test cricket....but was never available
today...Nicky Poo, Shai Hope, Brandon King, Ferguson, Sheppy et al say they want to play test cricket but dat is not happening and will NOT happen.

And I will never cuss and blame the players.... the private entity called CWI and its minions have history of ill treating players

In reply to imusic



Opis Gibson kept out Gayle for 18 months....and when the negotiations to get Gayle back into de WI team looked favorable....de bogus cappo Sammy wondered aloud whether Gayle could fit into Sammy's hard working environment..

Sammy is getting emboldened like Elon Musk wid all de power he is now being given in WI cricket in all formats including being de only selector

There are significant differences between coaching fundamentals and coaching someone with considerable experience. An experienced player often recognizes when something isn’t working and can fix the problem without needing a coach; another player can assist them. For example, Gordon Greenidge sought help from trusted fans when he sensed something was wrong, and my mentor felt proud when GG asked for his input.

When Viv was at home, he worked on specific areas to improve. However, what we see with the current group is a lack of improvement; flaws seem to worsen every time they bat or bowl.