Gibson's immediate departure confirmed
The West Indies have lost coach Ottis Gibson a day before the first ODI against Bangladesh, with the mentor leaving his post with immediate effect after speculation about his tenure on Tuesday was confirmed.
The West Indies have lost coach Ottis Gibson a day before the first ODI against Bangladesh, with the mentor leaving his post with immediate effect after speculation about his tenure on Tuesday was confirmed.
Gibson was not at training in Grenada, and on Tuesday night the WICB confirmed his role, which he'd had since 201, had come to an end. The team will be coached by team manager Richie Richardson during the Tigers' tour.
The WICB statement read on Tuesday: "Today the West Indies Cricket Board and Mr. Ottis Gibson mutually agreed to terminate their association with immediate effect.
"The WICB wishes to express its gratitude to Mr. Gibson for his unwavering commitment and professionalism during his tenure as the Coach of the West Indies team."
They then quoted Michael Muirhead, the WICB chief executive, as saying: "On behalf of the Board and West Indies cricket as a whole we express our gratitude to Ottis for his work, particularly in coaching the team to winning the ICC World Twenty20 in 2012, and offer our best wishes to him in all his future endeavours."
The new coach will have an uphill battle to face, as the Windies have dropped to eighth place on both the Test and ODI rankings, and to seven in T20s, their strongest format.
Latest
-
NewsThis winter’s Ashes series will go ahead, says Australia captain Tim Paine
Joe Root has refused to fully commit to the tour, with the first Test scheduled for December 8.
-
NewsWarwickshire land glorious domestic double with Bob Willis Trophy win
Bears see of Lancashire with ease.
-
NewsIreland batter Paul Stirling cannot wait for the Men’s T20 World Cup
The explosive opener is excited for Ireland to once more test themselves against the best.
-
NewsEngland’s postponed tour of Holland rearranged for next June
England last faced the Dutch during the 2014 World Cup where they suffered a shock defeat.
-
NewsWill Rhodes and Rob Yates hit centuries as Warwickshire dominate Lancashire
Matt Parkinson was rewarded for his toil on a placid pitch with three wickets.
-
NewsJos Buttler against going to Australia without family as he awaits Ashes clarity
Buttler is preparing to fly to the United Arab Emirates next week for the Twenty20 World Cup.
-
NewsECB is braced for ‘more challenging discussions’ over Ashes tour
ECB chair Ian Watmore admitted there are more hurdles to be cleared after last week receiving the latest update from Cricket Australia.
-
NewsWarwickshire dominate first day at Lord’s as Lancashire collapse
Craig Miles took five wickets and the Red Rose were 12 for six before reaching 78, with the Bears 120 without loss in reply.
-
NewsJoe Root ‘desperate’ to play in Ashes but admits he is unable to commit yet
Root and his England team-mates are still in the dark about the exact conditions of entry into Australia.
-
NewsJoe Root ‘very grateful’ to win men’s player of the year at PCA awards
Eve Jones became the first female domestic professional to claim a PCA award when she was named cinch women’s player of the year.