Darren Sammy- a new beginning for West Indies
West Indies cricket is a Caribbean ship, sailing from one crisis to another. The crew, of the rudderless vessel, fight among themselves like pirates.
The term of unpredictability has known to have been a signature for West Indies cricket. The side from the Caribbean often comes up with something strange and different. Gone are the days, when they use to dominate every cricket field in the World as they
boasted some of the greatest players of all-times. Now, they aren’t of the same quality as they were before, especially in the last 15 years or so.
The appointment of Darren Sammy as the captain of the team in all three formats might start a promising era. He will be replacing his predecessor, Chris Gayle.
The Caribbean team has lost 9 out of their last ten One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 4 out of their 6 Test matches. So the induction of young blood to lead the depleted side might bring some fresh ideas and set them on the course of winnings ways.
In his dreams, Sammy might have thought to captain his national side. The all-rounder, once believed that earning a place at the international level is worth it. Surprisingly, a person wanting to prove himself at the highest level, hardly cementing his place
in the national colours, has been elevated the captaincy of the side.
After only 8 Test matches he has been given captaincy during challenging times, with West Indies cricket wandering around in the darkest of shadows of contract issues and players not willing to take responsibility of the national side.
Darren has been made captain ahead of the upcoming tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758, and he is quite confident about it.
The nascent captain revealed, "I am going to be bold and frank, "I will let the players know what I expect and I, myself, will set an example. I will bring out the passion, the energy, and the commitment to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 cricket".
After the senior members, Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle refused to sign central contracts last month, Sammy was made the skipper. Gayle and Bravo, who have already signed malicious T20 deals, both in IPL and domestic circuits, declined the WICB’s contracts
as it was stated in the traits that they have to make themselves available whenever the team needs them.
Furthermore, the selectors of the Caribbean cricket wanted a permanent member, who can consistently lead the outfit and show full commitment to the national duties. So they picked the all-rounder for the job and the left hand middle order batsman, Brendon
Nash as his deputy. Darren Sammy is fully confident ahead of his next assignment as he is looking forward to the challenge and seeking the support of his senior players.
So far, the newly appointed leader has played 8 matches in the longest version of the game, gathering 291 runs at an average of 19 with a best score of 48. In addition, he has taken 27 wickets at a very impressive average of 27 with a best of 7/66. His top
bowling performance came on debut against England at Old Trafford in 2007, where he picked up 3 of his victims in a single over.
He hasn’t done badly in the shorter format, In 43 appearances for his team he has scored 508 runs at an average of 24 with a best of 58. Adding to it, he has hunted 31 preys at a modest average of 43 with a best of 4/26. In mustering his top score against
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757, he recorded the fastest half century by a West Indian batsman.
As the team is in the rebuilding phase, it will take some amount of time to settle down. The Sri Lankan tour will provide him with his first opportunity to display his leadership skills. Things might transform quickly as Darren Sammy, in anticipation looks
forward to the greater challenges that the World of cricket will pose as a threat to him and his team.
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