The announcement was made by CWI Director Miles Bascombe during the Quarterly Press Conference held in St. Vincent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sammy, a two-time ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup-winning captain, has been head coach of the West Indies\u2019 white-ball teams since May 2023. From April next year, he will assume the responsibility for the Test side as well. Sammy replaces Andre Coley as the Test head coach after the end of West Indies\u2019 current World Test Championship cycle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
West Indies are currently last in the WTC25 standings, with a 24.24% point percentage, and are out of contention for the finale at Lord\u2019s next year. They still have a two-match series against Pakistan away from home to be played between 16-28 January 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It\u2019s an honour to represent the West Indies in any capacity and with the new role he has mapped out the new direction,\" Sammy said at a press conference following the announcement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI am really excited about the added responsibility and the new journey, one that I think myself and my team will be prepared for,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It\u2019s an honour to represent the West Indies in any capacity and with the new role he has mapped out the new direction,\" Sammy said at a press conference following the announcement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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