| Daren Sammy Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 93 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 20, 1983 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Daren Sammy is a former West Indies cricketer who had previously played international cricket for the West Indies. Also, he is a two-time T20 World Cup-winning captain.
Born Name
Daren Julius Garvey Sammy
Nick Name
Daren
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Micoud, Saint Lucia
Residence
Micoud, Saint Lucia
Nationality
St. Lucian, Pakistani
Occupation
Former West Indies Cricketer
Family
- Father – Wilson Sammy
- Mother – Clara Sammy
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
Weight
93 kg or 205 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Daren Sammy has dated –
- Cathy Daniel (2010-Present) – Daren tied the knot with a woman named Cathy Daniel in 2010. Together, the couple has four children named Darren, Darjhan, Skai, and Xzavier Reign.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
His towering physical appearance
Brand Endorsements
Through his social media, Daren has either endorsed or promoted various brands including Xhale Luxury Villa and Fun88.
Religion
Christianity
Daren Sammy Facts
- Growing up, Daren’s mother wanted him to become a pastor at their local Adventist Church.
- He made his List A debut on October 2, 2001, at the age of 17.
- Daren was the first person from the island of St Lucia to play international cricket.
- He made his One-Day International (ODI) debut against Bangladesh in 2004.
- In October 2010, Daren was appointed as the West Indies captain.
- Sammy is considered to be the only captain to have won the World T20 twice. He captained the West Indies to victory at the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 against Sri Lanka and for the second time at the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 against England.
- From 2017 to 2020, Darren captained Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League. After this, he stepped down due to a problem with fitness and began coaching the team.
- He was informed on August 5, 2016, that he would be dropped as T20I captain of West Indies.
- As of May 2023, he had been serving as the head coach of the West Indies cricket team in limited-overs cricket.
- Sammy was appointed as the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to sports during the 2017 Birthday Honours.
- On March 23, 2020, Sammy was presented with Pakistan’s highest honor “Nishan-e-Pakistan” as well as Pakistani citizenship by the President of Pakistan Arif Alvi.
- Daren was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Cricket West Indies (CWI) association as an independent non-member director in June 2021.
- He is known for bowling long spells as well as his medium-fast-pace bowling.
- Daren was brought up in a religious household.
- In the past, he founded the “Darren Sammy Foundation” which works closely with children who would like to attain scholarships.
- In the past, he began working as a commentator with Jomboy Media.
Featured Image By Daren Sammy / Instagram
