BREAKING NEWS: In a jaw-dropping turn events, West Indies  cricket community are disappointed as Head coach Daren Sammy made a stunning decision that has sent shockwaves throughout the team and Broad CWI world in shock as he submitted his resignation boldly with….see more

BREAKING NEWS: In a jaw-dropping turn events, West Indies  cricket community are disappointed as Head coach Daren Sammy made a stunning decision that has sent shockwaves throughout the team and Broad CWI world in shock as he submitted his resignation boldly with….see more

SHOCKWAVES IN CARIBBEAN CRICKET: Daren Sammy Resigns as West Indies Head Coach

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – October 18, 2025 – In a jaw-dropping turn of events that has sent shockwaves throughout the Caribbean cricket community, West Indies Head Coach Daren Sammy has submitted his resignation to Cricket West Indies (CWI), effective immediately. The stunning decision, which follows weeks of intense pressure over the team’s recent results, has left players and the broader CWI world in disarray as they scramble to find immediate leadership.

The legendary two-time T20 World Cup-winning captain, who took over the coaching reins in a high-profile appointment in 2024, is understood to have cited the “unsustainable burden” of the role and “deep, systemic structural deficiencies” within the regional game as the primary reasons for his departure.

A Candid Resignation

While Cricket West Indies has yet to issue a full public statement, sources close to the CWI Board confirm that Sammy’s resignation letter was unusually candid. It reportedly addressed the challenge of leading a team across all three formats—Test, ODI, and T20I—with insufficient infrastructure and financial resources to compete with the world’s top cricketing nations and the allure of global franchise leagues.

The resignation comes just days after the CWI made a public announcement confirming the retention of the current coaching structure, with Andre Coley remaining in charge of Test cricket—a move that had led to speculation regarding the future scope of Sammy’s role. However, it appears the pressure of trying to rebuild a struggling side from the ground up, while simultaneously managing the expectations of an entire region, proved too much.

Community Reaction: Disappointment and Blame

The reaction across the West Indies has been one of profound disappointment and anger, with much of the public sentiment turning towards the administration of CWI. Veteran cricket commentator ‘Reds’ Perreira was among those who had recently expressed concern, suggesting that the governing body was “overloading the responsibility of former West Indies player Daren Sammy… without having the necessary resources.”

Former players have openly criticised the systemic issues facing West Indies cricket, which Sammy himself had famously described as “a cancer in the system” following recent heavy defeats. His abrupt departure is now being viewed by many as the ultimate indictment of CWI’s ability to support its on-field personnel.

The focus now shifts to Cricket West Indies, who must urgently appoint an interim coach ahead of a busy international schedule. The board is expected to convene an emergency meeting within the next 48 hours to address the crisis and determine the long-term coaching direction for the embattled team.