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New Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Darren Sammy calls for justice, right process amid sexual assault allegations against West Indies player
ST GEORGE'S: West Indies cricket has been rocked by allegations of sexual abuse against an unnamed current player and the team's head coach Darren Sammy has called for justice to be served but also stressed on the need to follow the due process. A report published last week by Guyana-based Kaieteur News claimed that 11 women, including a teenager, have come forward with allegations of sexual offences against the cricketer, some reportedly dating back to 2023. No formal charges have been filed yet. Addressing the media ahead of the second Test against Australia, Sammy acknowledged the gravity of the situation while underscoring the importance of respecting legal procedures. "We are all aware of what's been going on in the media. I'm very close to my players. I've had conversations with them. One thing I could say is, we believe in justice. We are a community that believes justice must be served," the former captain Sammy. "However there's a process. There's allegations and we will continue to support in whatever way we can, to make sure that due process and the right system is followed," he added. Sammy, who has been West Indies' white-ball coach since May 2023, added that it's essential to allow the legal procedure to take its course before drawing conclusions. "It's allegations. We know the justice system, you've got to wait for things to process. I'm not a judge, I'm not a prosecutor. The information that has come out is what we have. I'm pretty sure at the end of the day, justice will be served," he added. When asked whether Cricket West Indies had launched an internal investigation, Sammy declined to confirm. "I can't answer to that to be honest. I'm pretty sure they are doing all what they can to make sure the right process is followed." West Indies and Australia will lock horns in the second Test starting here on Thursday.
News18
02-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Daren Sammy Addresses Controversial Umpiring: 'They've Clarified Some Stuff'
Last Updated: Indies coach Daren Sammy called for justice and fairness ahead of the second Test against Australia, addressing controversial umpiring decisions and sexual assault allegations. West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has called for justice and fairness both on and off the field as he addressed two sensitive issues ahead of the second Test against Australia in Grenada: controversial umpiring decisions in Barbados and sexual assault allegations involving a West Indies player. Reflecting on the aftermath of the first Test, Sammy disclosed that match officials acknowledged errors made during the game at Kensington Oval, particularly decisions that affected the West Indies at crucial moments. Sammy, who was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and received a demerit point for his post-match comments on umpiring, expressed that he had no regrets about his statements. 'I strongly believed in what I said. We've had further chats (with the officials). They've clarified some stuff. There has been some admission of error as well. This was Barbados, and we're now in Grenada, so we've left that behind. I don't hold grudges. I said what I said, based on what I saw. I've been punished for it. I wish Adrian (Holdstock) all the best, to be honest. I mean, we're all human. I have nothing against the umpires. I wish he has an awesome game," Sammy was quoted by ESPNCricinfo. What was said on sexual assault allegations? Sammy also addressed the ongoing sexual assault allegations against a West Indies player, noting that women have reportedly come forward with claims dating back to 2023, though no charges have been filed, according to Guyana-based Kaieteur News. 'We're all aware of what's been going on in the media. I'm very close to my players. I've had conversations with them, making sure their mental space is good. One thing I could say is that we believe in justice. We are a community that believes justice must be served. 'But, as of now, it's all allegations. And we know the justice system. You've got to wait for things to process the right way," Sammy said. With IANS Inputs First Published: July 02, 2025, 14:55 IST
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Coach Daren Sammy calls for justice, right process amid sexual assault allegations against West Indies player
West Indies cricket has been rocked by allegations of sexual abuse against an unnamed current player and the team's head coach Daren Sammy has called for justice to be served but also stressed on the need to follow the due process. A report published last week by Guyana-based Kaieteur News claimed that 11 women, including a teenager, have come forward with allegations of sexual offences against the cricketer, some reportedly dating back to 2023. No formal charges have been filed yet. Addressing the media ahead of the second Test against Australia, Sammy acknowledged the gravity of the situation while underscoring the importance of respecting legal procedures. ALSO READ | Steve Smith likely to return to Australia's Playing XI after finger injury 'We are all aware of what's been going on in the media. I'm very close to my players. I've had conversations with them. One thing I could say is, we believe in justice. We are a community that believes justice must be served,' the former captain Sammy. 'However there's a process. There's allegations and we will continue to support in whatever way we can, to make sure that due process and the right system is followed,' he added. Sammy, who has been West Indies' white-ball coach since May 2023, added that it's essential to allow the legal procedure to take its course before drawing conclusions. 'It's allegations. We know the justice system, you've got to wait for things to process. I'm not a judge, I'm not a prosecutor. The information that has come out is what we have. I'm pretty sure at the end of the day, justice will be served,' he added. When asked whether Cricket West Indies had launched an internal investigation, Sammy declined to confirm. 'I can't answer to that to be honest. I'm pretty sure they are doing all what they can to make sure the right process is followed.' West Indies and Australia will lock horns in the second Test starting in Grenada on Thursday.
NDTV
02-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
West Indies Coach Reacts As Cricketer Faces Sexual Assault Allegations: "Justice..."
West Indies cricket has been rocked by allegations of sexual abuse against an unnamed current player and the team's head coach Daren Sammy has called for justice to be served but also stressed on the need to follow the due process. A report published last week by Guyana-based Kaieteur News claimed that 11 women, including a teenager, have come forward with allegations of sexual offences against the cricketer, some reportedly dating back to 2023. No formal charges have been filed yet. Addressing the media ahead of the second Test against Australia, Sammy acknowledged the gravity of the situation while underscoring the importance of respecting legal procedures. "We are all aware of what's been going on in the media. I'm very close to my players. I've had conversations with them. One thing I could say is, we believe in justice. We are a community that believes justice must be served," the former captain Sammy. "However there's a process. There's allegations and we will continue to support in whatever way we can, to make sure that due process and the right system is followed," he added. Sammy, who has been West Indies' white-ball coach since May 2023, added that it's essential to allow the legal procedure to take its course before drawing conclusions. "It's allegations. We know the justice system, you've got to wait for things to process. I'm not a judge, I'm not a prosecutor. The information that has come out is what we have. I'm pretty sure at the end of the day, justice will be served," he added. When asked whether Cricket West Indies had launched an internal investigation, Sammy declined to confirm. "I can't answer to that to be honest. I'm pretty sure they are doing all what they can to make sure the right process is followed." West Indies and Australia will lock horns in the second Test starting here on Thursday.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
West Indies cricketer sexual assault allegations: Head Coach Sammy calls for justice, right process
West Indies cricket has been rocked by allegations of sexual abuse against an unnamed current player and the team's head coach Darren Sammy has called for justice to be served but also stressed on the need to follow the due process . A report published last week by Guyana-based Kaieteur News claimed that 11 women, including a teenager, have come forward with allegations of sexual offences against the cricketer, some reportedly dating back to 2023. No formal charges have been filed yet. Addressing the media ahead of the second Test against Australia, Sammy acknowledged the gravity of the situation while underscoring the importance of respecting legal procedures. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like O app que os brasileiros inteligentes estão usando Blinkist Undo "We are all aware of what's been going on in the media. I'm very close to my players. I've had conversations with them. One thing I could say is, we believe in justice. We are a community that believes justice must be served," the former captain Sammy. "However there's a process. There's allegations and we will continue to support in whatever way we can, to make sure that due process and the right system is followed," he added. Live Events Sammy, who has been West Indies' white-ball coach since May 2023, added that it's essential to allow the legal procedure to take its course before drawing conclusions. "It's allegations. We know the justice system, you've got to wait for things to process. I'm not a judge, I'm not a prosecutor. The information that has come out is what we have. I'm pretty sure at the end of the day, justice will be served," he added. When asked whether Cricket West Indies had launched an internal investigation, Sammy declined to confirm. "I can't answer to that to be honest. I'm pretty sure they are doing all what they can to make sure the right process is followed." West Indies and Australia will lock horns in the second Test starting here on Thursday. PTI
