– Caribbean Life

Twenty-six-year-old Darren Sammy is the new West Indies captain. Sammy who was born in Micoud, St. Lucia made his Test debut against England at Manchester, June 7 – 11, 2007.

In the first innings of this game he bowled 17 overs and picked up 1 wicket for 32 runs. In the second, he grabbed 7 wickets for 66 runs from 21.3 overs. He has played eight tests, scored 291 runs and his highest score was 48.

One-Day International

Sammy made his one-day debut against New Zealand in Adelaide, Dec. 4-8, 2009. He has played 43 matches, scored 508 runs and has an average of 24.19 with his highest score of 58 not out.

“Being appointed West Indies captain is an honor and distinction, which I will treat with the highest regard and dignity,” said Sammy.

Windies Test Squad To Sri Lanka

Darren Sammy (Captain), Brendan Nash (Vice Captain), Adrian Barath, Chris Gayle, Carlton Baugh, Sulieman Benn, Darren Bravo, Dwayne Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Nelon Pascal, Kemar Roach, Devon Smith, Devon Thomas (wicket keeper), Shane Shillingford and Andre Russel.

The West Indies Head Coach Ottis Gibson would be advised to get his batsmen fully prepared to score and defend against some top class spinners.

Leewards Defeat Windwards By 4 Runs

First Semi-Final:

The Leeward Islands won the toss and elected to bat in the first semi-final of the WICB Regional 50-over tournament. After losing 4 wickets for 80 runs it took Captain Wilden Cornwall 38 and Chesney Hughess 81 to put a partnership of 76 runs to push their team to 156 for 5.

Spinner Shane Shillingford trapped Hughes for 81 and captain Darren Sammy removed Gary Williams and Omari Banks both for naught. Leewards ended at 213 all out for 49 overs. Windward’s Captain Darren Sammy came out with the best bowling figures of 4 for 47 from 10 overs.

Bad Start For Windwards

Devon Smith and Andre Fletcher both went for ducks in the first ball they received. Opener Johnson Charles and Keddy Lesporis steered their team off the heat but after, Charles fell for 34 from 64 balls and Lesporis for 22. Sammy scored 19 as his team stumbled to 85 for 5 in the 25th over. Lundon James blasted 64 from 87 balls but a hat trick by Anthony Martin in the 45th over shattered the Windwards’ hopes. They ended 209 for 9 in 50 overs.

West Indies Cricket Board Regional 50-over tournament regular season team points.

Group “A”

Windward Islands

Games Played: 3

Wins: 3

Loss: 0

Points: 13

Jamiaca

Games Played: 3

Wins: 1

Loss: 1

Points: 7