Two-time T20 World Cup Champions, West Indies is struggling right now, across formats. Daren Sammy has been appointed as the Head Coach of the white-ball squads. He will have a tough time and a challenging stint in this role. Here, we take a look at the T20I playing XI Daren Sammy must begin with as the Head Coach of the West Indies Squad.
For the former T20 WC-winning skipper, he will have to solve a lot of off-field issues to get a good squad. He must ensure that the best players in West Indies are available for selection.
Openers: Kyle Mayers and Brandon King
Kyle Mayers and Brandon King will be the openers in the T20I playing XI Daren Sammy must begin as the Head Coach of the West Indies Squad. Mayers, thanks to his recent form, deserves this place in this XI. While he must do well with the bat, since WI does not have an in-and-out swing bowler, he might also have to bowl the first over and may be one more too. Brandon King is a good option in this squad and he will have backup in the form of Johnson Charles.
Middle-Order: Nicholas Pooran (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Alick Athanaze and Rovman Powell (C)
The batting position of Nicholas Pooran is key for this XI. It would be best if he bats at No.3 or No.4. In that case, No.3 would be best fit by options such as Alick, Evin Lewis or maybe even Charles. Shimron Hetmyer has issues outside the pitch and if this is sorted, he would walk into this side at No.5. Rovman Powell will be the captain and the finisher for this squad.
All-Rounders: Romario Shephard, Odean Smith and Akeal Hosein
All-Rounders form the backbone of West Indies Team. Romario Shephard and Odean Smith would both be terrific options in this squad. It is important that Sammy uses one of them with the bat in the middle-order. Shephard will be more useful with the ball. Akeal Hosein will be the lead spinner and depending on the pitch, someone like Hayden Walsh can also be used.
Bowlers: Obed McCoy and Alzarri Joseph
Obed McCoy and Alzarri Joseph are the pacers in this T20I playing XI Daren Sammy must begin as the Head Coach of the West Indies Squad. These both have been in good form in recent years. Hence, they should be a part of the setup. While McCoy must take care of the duties at the death, Alzarri Joseph should be the option when it comes to the middle-overs and possibly in the powerplay. They are both youngsters and will serve West Indies for a long time.
