Phil Simmons

Jimmy Adams appointed as new director of West Indies Cricket Board, Richard Pybus steps down

West Indies are still without a head coach after the departure of Phil Simmons in September, just five months after their stunning World T20 triumph.

Jan 11, 2017, 10:02 AM IST

Defiant Dave Cameron stays firm on decision to axe West Indies coach Phil Simmons

However, Cameron, who in the past has come under fire for his handling of players issues, said leadership was about making bold decisions.

Oct 22, 2016, 16:42 PM IST

Phil Simmons' sacking led to meltdown for West Indies, claims Kieron Pollard

Pollard, who played in both the T20 and the One-Day series, said with the management structure unclear, information was also difficult to come by during the tour, both of them they lost.

Oct 20, 2016, 17:48 PM IST

WICB's decision to sack coach Phil Simmons has left West Indies squad demoralised, reveals Dwayne Bravo

While describing Simmons as the `most successful` coach of the team, the 32-year-old revealed that former had built up a very positive kind of environment with the players, something which is now missing in the West Indies squad.

Oct 05, 2016, 14:25 PM IST

Sacking of Phil Simmons, Darren Sammy hurting West Indies, says Waqar Younis

Legendary pacer Waqar Younis believes the dramatic sacking of the West Indies head coach Phil Simmons, on the eve of the ongoing tour against Pakistan, has had a negative impact on the Caribbean side`s performance.

Oct 02, 2016, 16:20 PM IST

Pakistan vs West Indies: 1st T20- Preview

Carlos Brathwaite stunned England when he smashed Ben Stokes for four consecutive sixes to clinch the West Indies` second World T20 title in April.

Sep 22, 2016, 15:47 PM IST

WICB sack Phil Simmons as coach of West Indies cricket team

Former test batsman Simmons was appointed as West Indies coach in March last year before being suspended six months later after complaining about interference with squad selection.

Sep 14, 2016, 09:02 AM IST

MS Dhoni says it will be an interesting series against `extraordinary` West Indies

On asked whether the Indian team would receive more support than the Windies, a confident Dhoni responded, "I think so."

Aug 26, 2016, 21:20 PM IST

West Indies vs India 2016: Our bowling has improved from Antigua, says coach Phil Simmons

The coach, meanwhile, defended his team's ploy of batting first on a damp pitch as the West Indies were bowled out for 196 in their first innings.

Aug 01, 2016, 12:40 PM IST

West Indies vs India: We need to work hard to make series even, says Phil Simmons

Both the teams have arrived on Wednesday afternoon.

Jul 28, 2016, 11:55 AM IST

West Indies coach Phil Simmons worried by the prospect of playing with Pink ball

The Caribbean coach said it will be a unique experience for the fans but the players had their own apprehensions.

Jul 05, 2016, 14:46 PM IST

Phil Simmons requests WICB to include Chris Gayle, Darren Sammy for ODI tri-series

West Indies are currently ninth in the ODI rankings and have to climb back into the top eight if they want to qualify directly for the 2019 World Cup in England.

Apr 14, 2016, 20:46 PM IST

ICC World T20: Marlon Samuels took a lot of pressure away from Chris Gayle, says Phil Simmons

Samuels, who walked in at number three, made a useful 37 off 27 balls, hitting eight fours.

Mar 17, 2016, 12:30 PM IST

Eric Simmons puts faith in young Windies players against Australia

Simmons is hopeful that his young charges will be able to quickly adapt to the conditions in Australia.

Nov 29, 2015, 16:56 PM IST

Phil Simmons reinstated as West Indies cricket coach

Simmons was suspended in September for questioning the continued omissions of all-rounders Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard.

Nov 11, 2015, 11:42 AM IST

Phil Simmons to be reinstated as West Indies head coach

WICB selection panel member Eldine Baptiste is acting as coach for the current series in Sri Lanka.

Nov 01, 2015, 13:59 PM IST

Viv Richards lambasts `rotten` WICB for suspending coach Phil Simmons

WICB sacked Simmons after he went on to publicly criticize the board over team selection last month.

Oct 30, 2015, 10:07 AM IST

West Indies coach Phil Simmons says outburst was a 'moment of madness'

Head coach Phil Simmons has apologised to his fellow selectors and to the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) for his outburst, calling his actions "a schoolboy error in a moment of madness".

Oct 01, 2015, 20:34 PM IST

West Indies coach Phil Simmons' future to be decided within seven days

Suspended head coach Phil Simmons will know his fate within the next week, after he meets with a West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) human resource panel to discuss his controversial comments.

Sep 30, 2015, 19:01 PM IST

West Indies fail to qualify for 2017 Champions Trophy

The declining fortunes of West Indies cricket hit a new low on Wednesday when the Caribbean team failed to qualify for the 2017 Champions Trophy in England.

Sep 30, 2015, 16:11 PM IST