Phil Simmons has been suspended with immediate effect as West Indies coach, two days after he expressed his unhappiness with the ODI squad selected for the Sri Lanka tour. Simmons was caught unawares by the decision, which was communicated to him in an email from WICB chief executive Michael Muirhead, as he was in the
Newly appointed West Indies Test captain, Jason Holder, says he is looking forward to the responsibility the new role will bring but says he does not feel under any pressure as he gears up for the assignment. The 23-year-old fast bowler was announced to replace Denesh Ramdin as Test captain earlier this month, ahead of
West Indies Test opener Rajendra Chandrika is looking to make maximum use of the opportunity in Sri Lanka when the Caribbean side tours the island in October. The Jason Holder-led West Indies are slated to play two Tests, three One-Day Internationals and two T20Is, but it is highly expected that the right-handed Chandrika, who made
The West Indies Cricket Board announced on Friday a 15-member Test squad for the Tour of Sri Lanka next month. The WICB has announced that Jason Holder will be the new captain of the West Indies Test team. He replaces Denesh Ramdin. The appointment was recommended by the WICB Selection Panel and endorsed unanimously by
Former West Indies spinners Roger Harper and Roger Harper are eager to see Sunil Narine and Devendra Bishoo bowl in tandem during the regional team’s tour to Sri Lanka in October. Bishoo, who was ICC emerging player of the year in 2011, made a successful return to the West Indies team in the recent homes