"St Lucia is and will always be my home, it was always part of the plan to lead the franchise after my playing days," Sammy said. "The time is now. I can't wait to start this next chapter with this amazing franchise as we continue on our quest to win our first CPL title. Many thanks to the Kings franchise owners for the faith shown in me for this role. The journey continues."

After qualifying for the playoffs just once in seven seasons since the start of CPL, the Kings have turned a corner in the last two years making it to two successive finals. However, they finished on the wrong side of the result on both occasions. ESPNcricinfo has learned that Faf du Plessis, who led Kings last season, is likely to continue as captain this year as well.

The 2022 edition will kick off on August 30, and will take place in four countries - St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana. The Providence Stadium in Guyana set to host the final on September 30.