Fri, Feb 20, '15
Former West Indies all-rounder Phil Simmons is to be appointed the new head coach of the embattled Caribbean side, and is set to take over following the ICC Cricket World Cup.
A source with intimate knowledge of the recruitment and selection process confirmed to CMC Sports that Simmons’ appointment was virtually “a done deal”, and would formally assume duties once the ongoing showpiece in New Zealand and Australia wrapped up next month.
CMC Sports understands he was one of seven candidates being considered for the post.
The 51-year-old Simmons currently serves as Ireland head coach and only last Monday inspired his side to a shock four-wicket defeat of West Indies, in their opening game of the Cricket World Cup at Saxton Oval.
He is in his eighth year as Ireland coach, having signed a two-year contract extension in December, 2013.
Wed, Feb 18, '15
I understand that Simmons, a legend in his own island of Trinidad, is one of seven people being considered to be the next coach of the West Indies, who crashed to defeat against Ireland on Monday in their World Cup opener.
The WICB (West Indies Cricket Board) hope to make an appointment in time for the coach to take charge of the home Test series against England in April.
Full article at Telegraph
Wed, Feb 18, '15
The decision by the board of directors of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) to support Barbadian Joel Garner and not Jamaican Whycliffe 'Dave' Cameron for the presidency of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has been overturned.
The directive was changed via a conscience vote of 67 to 22 by members of the JCA during its annual general meeting at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel yesterday.
The vote follows an original draft resolution proposing the overturn was not carried due to it not satisfying the association's constitution.
The constitution states that for a resolution to be passed, it must first be tabled at least 21 days in advance of the annual general meeting.
The resolution, led by St James Cricket Association president, Cecil Fletcher, was submitted nine days short of the requirement.
Mon, Feb 16, '15
Blowout!
ARNOS VALE, St Vincent (CMC):West Indies off-spinner Shane Shillingford grabbed a six-wicket haul to become the leading wicket-taker in regional first-class cricket, as Windward Islands Volcanoes crushed Jamaica Franchise by an innings and 22 runs inside three days on Sunday.
The Dominican finished with six for 31 - his 28th five-wicket haul in first-class cricket - to send the visitors tumbling for a disappointing 102 in their second innings on the penultimate day of the sixth-round clash at the Arnos Vale Stadium.
Bishoo bowls Guyana Jaguars to easy win over Hurricanes
NORTH SOUND, Antigua, CMC – Leaders Guyana Jaguars continued their winning run in the WICB Professional Cricket League when they battered Leeward Islands Hurricanes by eight wickets inside three days here Sunday.
Set a paltry 73 for victory, Guyana needed just over an hour to reach their target, to post their fifth win of the tournament, and continue at the top of the standings on 95 points.
In contrast, the Leewards remained rooted to the bottom of the standings on 16 points, suffering their sixth loss in as many outings.
Barbados Pride vs Trinidad & Tobago Red Force
Bridgetown, Barbados, February 16 - (www.bcacricket.org) - Barbados Pride defeated Trinidad & Tobago Red Force by 222 runs on the fourth and final day of their sixth round WICB PCL first-class match at Kensington Oval today.
Requiring 336 to win and starting the day on 17 without loss off eight overs, Trinidad & Tobago were bowled out for 113 in 50.3 overs. The match ended 37 minutes before tea.
Opener Evin Lewis topscored with 38 in 98 minutes off 72 balls. The left-hander struck seven fours.
Pacer Carlos Brathwaite took three for 17 to record the best match figures of seven for 67, fast bowler Tino Best picked three for 19 and off-spinner Ashley Nurse, two for 34.