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West Indies Cricket Team Appoints World Cup Winner Ravi Rampaul as Bowling Coach for Ireland and England Tours
Breaking News: Former West Indies fast bowler and 2012 World Cup champion takes on crucial coaching role
Key Highlights
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has made a significant addition to their coaching staff by appointing former World Cup winner Ravi Rampaul as the team’s bowling coach for their upcoming tours of Ireland and England. The announcement comes as part of CWI’s strategic preparation for the 2027 World Cup, with the team showing promising signs after recent successes against Bangladesh and England.
Coaching Staff Updates
- Ravi Rampaul appointed as bowling coach, replacing James Franklin
- Kevin O’Brien joins coaching staff for Ireland leg of the tour
- Daren Sammy continues as head coach, focusing on team development
Head Coach’s Vision
Daren Sammy expressed optimism about the team’s direction, stating: “These matches form a critical component towards the 2027 World Cup and there are signs of the team building consistency following the series sweep against Bangladesh and the win over England late last year. We expect the conditions to be challenging but we are creating a culture and mindset which emphasize playing the brand of cricket that is taking us closer to some of our overall objectives.”
Squad Announcement
Tour Schedule
Ireland Series
England Series
The West Indies team will be looking to build on their recent successes as they prepare for these crucial tours, with the newly appointed bowling coach Ravi Rampaul bringing his World Cup-winning experience to the setup.
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