CRICKET WEST Indies (CWI) CEO Johnny Grave has disclosed that despite head coach Phil Simmons’ resignation on the heels of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup debacle, he had the vote of confidence from the Test hierarchy to lead the side into the series against Australia later this year.

Grave, who disclosed that he received a resignation letter from “an extremely emotional” Simmons last Saturday afternoon, said consideration was given to whether the head coach had the wherewithal, emotionally and otherwise, to do the job.

In a statement late Monday officially announcing that 59-year-old Simmons was stepping down, CWI said the head coach’s last assignment would be the two-Test series against Australia from November 30 to December 12.

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He said the management group will remain in Australia to “recover from the disappointment of the World Cup and re-energise” before the rest of the Test team arrives for the two-match series.

To save costs of flight.... Simmons , Monty, Roddy,Holder, Joseph,Mayers and few ors...

CEO Johnny Grave has disclosed that despite head coach Phil Simmons’ resignation on the heels of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup debacle, he had the vote of confidence from the Test hierarchy to lead the side into the series against Australia later this year.

They are brothers in arm..... holding onto the post for last few months..

Grave returning England
Monty returning India
Roddy - Barbados
Jimmy- Kent
Skerritt-Shallow- Politics
Simmons- no where to go...

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Will the players that remain in Australia for 30+ days before the series against Australia begins have the opportunity to play any cricket games?
I understand the need for rest and relaxation granted without their families but if they are not playing any games and only practicing among themselves - is this a wise decision/best use of resources?

Who is paying the hotel fees and food fees for them to stay in australia and enjoy a free paid vacation for a full month.

They all must go.