Darren Sammy sacked 'in 30-second phone call'

07 August,2016 09:56 AM IST |   |  AFP

Darren Sammy, who led West Indies to the World Twenty 20 title in 2012 and 2016, claimed that he has been sacked as captain in a 30-second phone call from the head of selectors

Darren Sammy


St John's (Antigua and Barbuda): Darren Sammy, who led West Indies to the World Twenty 20 title in 2012 and 2016, claimed that he has been sacked as captain in a 30-second phone call from the head of selectors.


Darren Sammy

The 32-year-old posted an emotional video on his Facebook page where he said his six-year spell in charge had ended. Sammy also said he had been dropped from the squad.

"I got a call yesterday, it was probably 30 seconds, from the chairman of selectors telling me that they've reviewed the captaincy of the Twenty20 team and I won't be captain anymore and that my performances have not merited selection in the squad," Sammy said in the video.

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