Sammy eager to see what Sampson has to offer at int’l level

West Indies Head Coach Daren Sammy has spoken highly of Guyanese Quentin Sampson. The power hitter, who was the breakout player of last year’s Caribbean Premier League, earned his maiden call-up to the West Indies team for the Afghanistan T20I series.
With the series set to start on January 19, Sammy said it is important for young players to be integrated into the setup with experienced players.
“It’s a great opportunity for some of the young players here to build for the future. And for those in the World Cup squad, this will be good preparation for those going to the World Cup in similar conditions against a strong Afghanistan team. Hopefully, we can gather some momentum leading into the World Cup,” Sammy said.

Sharing his sentiments on Sampson, Sammy had this to say: “He was one of the bright lights that shone for us. I am looking forward to Sampson; what he did for Guyana is definitely one for the future. I love to see what he has in store for the international level. Floyd and the team will guide him and integrate him very well into the setup.”
The West Indies have yet to name their T20 World Cup squad, but this series will be important for some senior players to step up and prepare against strong opposition.
“The key for us is role execution. Our main objective is to win, but for me and the group, we need to solidify their roles heading into the World Cup.”
“Afghanistan is a team we respect very much. They are very experienced and well-led. It’s an opportunity for us to start integrating the experience with the youth,” Sammy confidently said.
The series is part of the team’s preparation ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin on February 6 in India and Sri Lanka.