St Lucia Kings appoint Daren Sammy as head coach

Sammy, who spent his entire CPL career with the side, replaces Andy Flower at the helm

Daren Sammy has been named head coach of St Lucia Kings ahead of the 2022 Caribbean Premier League.

The 38-year-old replaces Andy Flower at the helm.

Sammy spent his entire CPL career with St Lucia Kings, playing 74 matches for the franchise and helping them to the final in 2020.

The Kings also reached the final in 2021 but are yet to win their maiden CPL title.

Commenting on his appointment, Sammy said: "St Lucia is and will always be my home, it was always part of the plan to lead the franchise after my playing days.

^{Sammy in action for St Lucia Kings in 2019 [Ashley Allen/Getty Images]}

"The time is now. I can’t wait to start this next chapter with this amazing franchise as we continue on our quest to win our first CPL title. Many thanks to the Kings franchise owners for the faith shown in me for this role. The journey continues."

Satish Menon, CEO of KPH Dream Cricket Pvt Ltd, added: "We’re very happy to have Daren onboard as the new head coach for Saint Lucia Kings. He has been an integral part of the team once as a player captain and mentor.

"Now he will be seen in a new role as its head coach and as always will continue to inspire the team and propel them to greater heights.

"He was a natural choice given his natural skills both as a player and a leader and am sure that under his stewardship Saint Lucia Kings will continue to be a force to reckon with."