- Deitz resigns as WI head coach; Coley takes over as interim boss. During Deitz’s tenure, the West Indies reached the semi-finals of back-to-back Women’s T20 World Cups in 2024 and 2026. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that his term ended on October 31 and that the decision was “mutual”.
- Former West Indies men’s Test head coach Andre Coley will take charge of the women’s team on an interim basis for the upcoming series against Pakistan.
- The CWI has not yet officially announced the tour dates, but they are expected to begin in the second week of December.
Deitz resigns as WI head coach; Coley takes over as interim boss. During Deitz’s tenure, the West Indies reached the semi-finals of back-to-back Women’s T20 World Cups in 2024 and 2026. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that his term ended on October 31 and that the decision was “mutual”.
Former West Indies men’s Test head coach Andre Coley will take charge of the women’s team on an interim basis for the upcoming series against Pakistan. The CWI has not yet officially announced the tour dates, but they are expected to begin in the second week of December. Coley was part of the West Indies coaching system, contributing to the high performance program and also coached the West Indies men’s A team last year.
During Deitz’s tenure, the West Indies reached the semi-finals of consecutive Women’s T20 World Cups in 2024 and 2026. The West Indies lost to New Zealand in 2024 while they were beaten by Australia this year. “Shane has led this team to two consecutive World Cup semi-finals and that is now the standard this group holds itself to,” said Miles Bascombe, CWI director of cricket.
“We thank him for it. He told us about his plans and we agreed that a clean handover of responsibility for the team was now preferable. Andre brings valuable experience from across the West Indies cricket system, including participation in last year’s Men’s A team.
We preciate his willingness to undertake this mission and ensure that preparations for Pakistan continue uninterrupted. Speaking about his time with the team, Deitz said: “I look back on three successful years and would like to thank the players, staff and Cricket West Indies for their support.” I wish the team much success. “During Deitz’s tenure, the West Indies reached the semi-finals of consecutive Women’s T20 World Cups in 2024 and 2026. During Deitz’s tenure, the West Indies reached the semi-finals of consecutive Women’s T20 World Cups in 2024 and 2026.
