Cameron mum on Simmons, Holder
West Indies Cricket Board president Dave Cameron evaded questions on the future of head coach Phil Simmons and Test captain Jason Holder on Saturday, choosing rather to launch a robust defence of his board’s performance in the face of mounting public criticism.
Media reports over the last week said a proposal would be made at the quarterly Board of Directors weekend meeting here, recommending the sacking of Simmons and Holder, but Cameron offered only veiled statements regarding their discussions on the matter as he side-stepped both issues.
“We did discuss the two major risks that we have identified… the performance of the Test team and the ODI team, so that was discussed at length,” he told reporters following the meeting,
“At the appropriate time [we will speak on the Simmons matter]. We have to continue the discussions internally and at the appropriate time we will make any announcements that are deemed necessary.”
When questions persisted on Simmons’ future, Cameron said: “We are not answering any more questions at this point in time.” Similarly, Cameron also refused to shed light on whether Holder would continue as Test captain, amidst swirling media reports he is set to be replaced by his deputy, Kraigg Brathwaite.