Right legal process needs to be followed against West Indies player who is accused of alleged sexual offences, says Sammy.
Sammy asks for ‘right legal process’ after sexual-offence allegations against West Indies player.
Daren Sammy, the head coach of the West Indies, has stated that “the right process” should be followed, but that “justice must be served” in regard to claims of sexual assault against a West Indies player.
According to an article published last week in the Guyana-based Kaieteur News, several women have come forward to accuse the cricketer—who is not yet named—of committing crimes. Some offences are said to have started in 2023. No accusations have been made.
“We’re all aware of what’s been going on in the media,” Sammy told reporters in Grenada ahead of the second Test against Australia. “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. However, there’s a process. We will continue to support in whatever way we can to make sure that due process and the right system is followed. As a cricketing board, for me as the head coach, I want justice for everyone.
“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.”
He would not be drawn into whether Cricket West Indies (CWI) should launch its own investigation. “I can’t answer to that,” he said. “I’m pretty sure they are doing all what they can to make sure, like I said, the right process is followed.”
A CWI spokesperson said: “Cricket West Indies has not received any communication or official information and is therefore unable to comment at this time.”