West Indies have hired two-time World Cup-winning Daren Sammy as a white-ball coach.
Andre Coley, West Indies’ interim coach after Phil Simmons resigned, will coach the team in Test format.
Sammy’s first assignment will be a three-match ODI series against the UAE, which will be a part of the preparations for the 2023 ODI World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe in June-July.
“It is a big challenge, but I am ready for it. I am l; looking forward to the opportunity. I will bring the same approach that I had as a player,” he said.
“The current squad has many talented players, and I will share my thoughts with them. I will be coming up with the plans and hope the players execute them,” he added.