MIAMI: Former West Indies captain Carl Hooper has been appointed as assistant to new coach Daren Sammy because the Caribbean aspect put together for his or her World Cup qualifying marketing campaign.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) stated on Thursday that Hooper and Barbadian Floyd Reifer had been named as assistant coaches to Sammy with former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin additionally becoming a member of the workers.
Guyanese Hooper was the primary participant on this planet to have scored 5,000 runs, taken 100 wickets, held 100 catches and acquired 100 caps in each ODIs and Checks. His report was later matched by South African Jacques Kallis.
An off-spinner and middle-order batsman, Hooper performed for West Indies from 1987 to 2003 however has primarily lived in Australia since retiring from the workforce.
He has coached in India and Dubai in addition to with a number of franchises within the Caribbean Premier League.
“After I was initially approached by Daren in regards to the potential alternative, I instantly confirmed my curiosity, as I actually wish to assist with the problem and make a significant affect,” stated Hooper.
“I firmly imagine that it’s time for West Indies Cricket to ascend, and I’m assured in my means, data, and expertise to help on this endeavor,” he added.
The West Indies at some point workforce is because of play three warm-up video games within the United Arab Emirates earlier than heading to Zimbabwe for the World Cup qualifiers.
West Indies didn’t qualify robotically and can now participate within the 10-team match to attempt to take one of many two remaining slots in the principle occasion which is able to happen in India later within the yr.
West Indies have been drawn in Group A, the place they’ll face hosts Zimbabwe, United States, Netherlands, and Nepal.
CWI additionally introduced their teaching workers for the take a look at workforce which is being led by Jamaican Andre Coley.
Former West Indies gamers Kenny Benjamin, Stuart Williams and Rayon Griffith will work as Coley’s assistants.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) stated on Thursday that Hooper and Barbadian Floyd Reifer had been named as assistant coaches to Sammy with former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin additionally becoming a member of the workers.
Guyanese Hooper was the primary participant on this planet to have scored 5,000 runs, taken 100 wickets, held 100 catches and acquired 100 caps in each ODIs and Checks. His report was later matched by South African Jacques Kallis.
An off-spinner and middle-order batsman, Hooper performed for West Indies from 1987 to 2003 however has primarily lived in Australia since retiring from the workforce.
He has coached in India and Dubai in addition to with a number of franchises within the Caribbean Premier League.
“After I was initially approached by Daren in regards to the potential alternative, I instantly confirmed my curiosity, as I actually wish to assist with the problem and make a significant affect,” stated Hooper.
“I firmly imagine that it’s time for West Indies Cricket to ascend, and I’m assured in my means, data, and expertise to help on this endeavor,” he added.
The West Indies at some point workforce is because of play three warm-up video games within the United Arab Emirates earlier than heading to Zimbabwe for the World Cup qualifiers.
West Indies didn’t qualify robotically and can now participate within the 10-team match to attempt to take one of many two remaining slots in the principle occasion which is able to happen in India later within the yr.
West Indies have been drawn in Group A, the place they’ll face hosts Zimbabwe, United States, Netherlands, and Nepal.
CWI additionally introduced their teaching workers for the take a look at workforce which is being led by Jamaican Andre Coley.
Former West Indies gamers Kenny Benjamin, Stuart Williams and Rayon Griffith will work as Coley’s assistants.
