Peshawar Zalmi has appointed former team captain Darren Sammy as the head coach. Peshawar Zalmi team director Mohammad Akram confirmed that Darren Sammy will coach Peshawar Zalmi during PSL 9. He said that we want matches to be held in Peshawar, people there have been waiting for the last nine years.
Darren Sammy’s legacy with Zalmi
- Joined as a player in the first season of PSL in 2016.
- He led Zalmi to the championship title in 2017 by defeating Quetta Gladiators in the final.
- He served as captain until 2020, guiding the team to three consecutive finals (2017–2019).
- In 2020 and 2021, he transitioned into the role of head coach, leading the team to another final in 2021.
What to expect from Darren Sammy’s return
His vast playing and coaching experience: As both a player and a coach, Sammy has a vast knowledge and understanding of the T20 format.
His leadership qualities and motivational skills: Sammy is known for his contagious enthusiasm and ability to motivate his colleagues to perform at their best.
His understanding of Zalmi culture and fanbase: Having been a part of the team since its inception, Sammy understands Zalmi’s philosophy and its passionate fanbase.
What fans are saying about Darren Sammy
Zalmi fans are excited by Daren Sammy’s return: social media is abuzz with excitement, with fans expressing their faith in his leadership and hoping for another championship.
The cricket fraternity is also excited: many players and pundits have congratulated Darren Sammy and anticipated his return to the PSL.
Overall, Darren Sammy’s return as Peshawar Zalmi’s head coach is a sensational development for the franchise and the PSL.
His experience, leadership, and Zalmi connections make him the perfect fit to lead the team to greater success.
He said that eighteen domestic teams of Pakistan cannot be formed without KPK players, The people of Peshawar are waiting to see their team in their home ground.
