Phil Simmons resigns as West Indies Coach after World Cup Debacle

Phil Simmons (Source: Twitter)

After a horrendous show in the T20 World Cup 2022, Phil Simmons has decided to step down as the Head Coach of the West Indies cricket team. It was announced that Simmons would leave his role following Test Series in Australia, ending in December.

The two-time champion side were eliminated from the mega-event after losing two crucial games to Scotland and Ireland in the Round 1 stage.

Simmons previously led the Windies side to the 2016 T20 World Cup win, following which he left and later re-joined the side in 2019. His second tenure did give some fruitful results, including a series victory against England.

Furthermore, in his statement, he mentioned that he had been contemplating resigning from his role for quite some time which has now been implemented.

What Simmons said in his statement

“I acknowledge that it’s not just the team that is hurting but the proud nations we represent as well. It’s disappointing and heart-wrenching but we just didn’t turn up. We weren’t good enough and we now have to watch a tournament play out without 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. 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. Of course, as the President has pointed out, we will also carry out the necessary review into our World Cup campaign,

"I must say I have enjoyed aspects of the unique challenge that being West Indies Head Coach provides and the unwavering support of my Management Team. There remain some exceptional individuals within CWI who I firmly believe will continue to work in the best interests of West Indies cricket."

West Indies will next play two match Test Series in Australia that will mark the end of his tenure.

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