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OPINION: A World Cup, a coach and a legacy: Why the 2026 T20 World Cup is vital for Sammy

13 February 2026
This content originally appeared on St. Lucia Times.

Heavy is the head that wears the title of West Indies head coach. The job is among the most scrutinised in cricket, with fans of various nationalities, backgrounds, and levels of sporting knowledge all sharing their opinions on the work being done by the leader of the maroon-clad pack. Since 2023, Daren Sammy has been the man tasked with this responsibility in white-ball cricket - One Day Internationals and T20 Internationals.