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  • West Indies coach Phil Simmons steps down after T20 World Cup debacle

    West Indies head coach Phil Simmons on Tuesday has resigned from following their early elimination on the T20 World Cup exit.

    The West Indies, two-times winners of the T20 World Cup, had been bundled out within the first spherical after losses to Scotland and Ireland, ending backside of Group B.

    Simmons will depart after the Windies’ two-test sequence towards Australia beginning on November 30.

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    “I acknowledge that it’s not just the team that is hurting but the proud nations we represent as well,” Simmons mentioned in a press release.

    “It’s disappointing and coronary heart wrenching however we simply didn’t flip up. We weren’t adequate and we now have to look at a event play-out with out our involvement.

    “It’s unfathomable and for that I deeply apologise to our fans and followers.”

    “From a personal perspective this is not a knee jerk reaction, but a move I have been considering for some time and now is the time to make public that I will step down as West Indies head coach at the end of the Test series against Australia,” Simmons mentioned.

    “It is earlier than hoped for, but I will now focus my energies in Australia on continuing to build on the excellent progress the Test team has made.”

    Simmons took over for his second stint accountable for the West Indies in 2019. In his first, the crew received the world T20 title in 2016.

    Simmons was on the helm in 2016 when West Indies received their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title defeating England on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Earlier this yr he guided the crew’s fortunes of their hard-fought 1-0 Test sequence win over England on house soil to seize the Richards-Botham Trophy.

  • Don’t assume I ought to be begging individuals to play for West Indies, says coach Phil Simmons

    West Indies have been grappling with the problem of their star gamers selecting franchise-based leagues over nationwide responsibility, however head coach Phil Simmons says there’s nothing a lot he or the nationwide cricket board can do about it.

    West Indies had been hammered 1-4 at house by India because the Nicholas Pooran-led aspect missed a number of the key stars, together with Andre Russell and Sunil Narine who’ve been enjoying franchise-based leagues throughout the globe. Evin Lewis and Oshane Thomas haven’t appeared for his or her health checks, whereas Sheldon Cottrell, Fabian Allen and Roston Chase are all out with accidents.

    Notably, Russell final performed for the West Indies on the T20 World Cup final yr whereas Narine has not been thought-about since 2019.

    “I don’t think that I should be begging people to play for the West Indies,” Phil Simmons stated, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo.

    The former opener expressed his disappointment even because the board struggles to house in on their finest squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with most cricketers both enjoying franchise league elsewhere or out injured.

    “It hurts. There’s no other way to put it. But what can you do? I don’t think that I should be begging people to play for their countries. I think if you want to represent West Indies, you will make yourself available,” he added.

    “Life has changed, in that people have the opportunities to go different places and if they choose that over West Indies, that’s just how it is,” he added.

    West Indies, who suffered a disappointing marketing campaign within the UAE final yr, will face New Zealand in 3 T20Is at house in what will likely be their remaining tune-up for the T20 World Cup.

    ‘RUSSELL IS UNAVAILABLE’

    However, chief selector Desmond Haynes confirmed that Andre Russell hasn’t made himself obtainable for choice.

    “From what I have gathered, I think he is unavailable because he hasn’t made himself available,” Haynes stated.

    “I will love everyone to play for West Indies. I would love to make sure that all the guys make themselves available to play,” Haynes added.

    “But you must realise that the guys have options now, and if guys are choosing other franchises in front of West Indies, then we have to pick from who is available to us.”

    — ENDS —

  • West Indies assured after successful Test sequence versus England: Head coach Phil Simmons

    West Indies defeated England 1-0 within the three-Test match sequence in March this 12 months to clinch the maiden Richards–Botham Trophy.

    West Indies head coach Phil Simmons throughout a coaching session. (Courtesy: Reuters)

    HIGHLIGHTSWest Indies beat England to win 2-Test match sequenceWest Indies defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets in 1st TestKemar Roach took 7 wickets in 1st Test of ongoing sequence

    West Indies head coach Phil Simmons mentioned that the workforce is rather more assured about expressing themselves since successful the Test sequence towards England.

    West Indies defeated England 1-0 within the three-Test match sequence in March this 12 months to clinch the maiden RichardsBotham Trophy. The trophy changed the Wisden Trophy, which was retired after the 2020 sequence between the 2 sides.

    “It’s just that guys are getting confidence in what they are doing,” Simmons was quoted as saying.

    “The more confidence they get, the easier it is to do your job and perform your role for the team. There’s a lot of confidence after winning the series against England not too long ago so confidence is there and it shows.”

    Following the sequence defeat, England Test captain Joe Root stepped down from the position. The England and Wales Cricket Board appointed Ben Stokes as Root’s successor.

    Meanwhile, Kraigg Brathwaite-led West Indies went from power to power. West Indies wrapped up the primary Test towards Bangladesh on Day 4, successful by seven wickets at North Sound.

    Kemar Roach picked up seven wickets, together with a five-wicket haul, and Brathwaite was the second highest run-scorer with 95 runs within the first Test.

    West Indies will tackle Bangladesh within the second Test at Gros Islet from June 24.

  • West Indies should enhance and never depend on one-off victories: Phil Simmons

    West Indies have to discover a means sustain the momentum relatively than simply battling to one-off victories, coach Phil Simmons stated after his aspect secured an exhilarating three-wicket win over Bangladesh within the first take a look at in Chattogram on Sunday.
    Chasing an imposing 395-run goal, the guests’ outstanding fifth day counter-attack was led by debutant Kyle Mayers who struck 210 not out to assist his staff to victory late within the remaining session.
    “Every time you win, it is more important you look at ways to improve. When a team loses, they will try to improve, so we as winners have to do the same. We have to improve in every aspect,” Simmons stated.
    “I am tired of these one-off wins and then struggling for the next three or four games. We have to make sure we don’t go backwards again.”
    Ahead of the ultimate take a look at in Dhaka beginning on Thursday, Bangladesh shall be pressured to make no less than one change with left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan dominated out as a result of a thigh harm.
    Simmons insists that the omission of Bangladesh’s main take a look at wicket taker won’t result in complacency for his staff, which can also be depleted after a number of gamers opted out of the tour due to COVID-19 considerations.
    “We can’t afford to take his absence for granted. It won’t be easier for us,” he stated.
    “He is one of the top all-rounders in the world, but they have so many spinners … they will find someone who can do the job.”