Former West Indies captain Carl Hooper and Floyd Reifer have been appointed as assistant to new coach Daren Sammy as the Caribbean side prepare for their World Cup qualifying campaign.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) said on Thursday that Hooper and Barbadian Floyd Reifer had been named as assistant coaches to Sammy with former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin also joining the staff.
The spinning all-rounder scored more than 5,000 runs and took more than 100 wickets and 100 catches in both Tests and ODIs in a 16-year international career and received 100 caps in both ODIs and Tests. His record was later matched by South African Jacques Kallis.
An off-spinner and middle-order batsman, Hooper played for West Indies from 1987 to 2003 but has mainly lived in Australia since retiring from the team.
He has coached several franchises Leagues around the world.
“When I was initially approached by Daren about the potential opportunity, I immediately confirmed my interest, as I really want to help with the challenge and make a meaningful impact,” said Hooper.
“I firmly believe that it is time for West Indies Cricket to ascend, and I am confident in my ability, knowledge, and experience to aid in this endeavor,” he added.
The West Indies one day team is due to play three warm-up games in the United Arab Emirates before heading to Zimbabwe for the World Cup qualifiers.
West Indies failed to qualify automatically and will now take part in the 10-team tournament to try and take one of the two remaining slots in the main event which will take place in India later in the year.
West Indies have been drawn in Group A, where they will face hosts Zimbabwe, United States, Netherlands, and Nepal.
CWI also announced their coaching staff for the test team which is being led by Jamaican Andre Coley.
Former West Indies players Kenny Benjamin, Stuart Williams and Rayon Griffith will work as Coley’s assistants.
WI Men White Ball Team Management Unit
Daren Sammy (Head Coach)
Carl Hooper (Assistant Coach)
Floyd Reifer (Assistant Coach)
James Franklin (Assistant Coach)
Rawl Lewis (Team Manager)
Denis Byam (Physiotherapist)
Ronald Rogers (Strength & Conditioning Coach)
Avenash Seetaram (Analyst)
Dario Barthley (Media & Content Officer)
WI Men Test Team Management Unit
Andre Coley (Head Coach)
Kenny Benjamin (Assistant Coach)
Rayon Griffith (Assistant Coach)
Stuart Williams (Assistant Coach)
Rawl Lewis (Team Manager)
Denis Byam (Physiotherapist)
Ronald Rogers (Strength & Conditioning Coach)
Avenash Seetaram (Analyst)
Dario Barthley (Media & Content Officer)