UPDATE: WICB cuts ties with head coach
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) confirmed a short while ago that it has cut ties with Head Coach Phil Simmons.West Indies cricket coach fired?
In a news release Tuesday, WICB said the decision was taken in a meeting of the board of directors last Saturday.
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“In recent times, based on the public pronouncements of the coach and the approach internally, we have identified differences in culture and strategic approach,” WICB said.
“The WICB would therefore like to thank the coach for his contribution and wishes him the best in his future endeavours,” WICB continued.
Simmons’ sacking comes at a time when the senior team is preparing for its upcoming assignments against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
“The team will be headed by Manager Joel Garner (and) coaches Henderson Springer and Roddy Estwick,” WICB said.
