Shane Deitz leaves West Indies women's job as Andre Coley steps in for Pakistan series

ST JOHN'S, Antigua. Shane Deitz has left his post as head coach of the West Indies women's team after just over three years, with Cricket West Indies (CWI) saying the split was mutually agreed.

Former men's Test coach Andre Coley will take charge on an interim basis for the upcoming series against Pakistan.

Deitz took over in July 2023. Under him the team won about 35 per cent of its ODI and T20I matches and reached consecutive T20 World Cup semi-finals in 2024 and 2026.

CWI said he was leaving to pursue a new opportunity. "Shane took this team to two World Cup semi-finals in a row, and that is now the standard this group holds itself to. We thank him for it," the board said.

Miles Bascombe, CWI's director of cricket, said: "He told us of his plans, and we agreed together that a clean handover now was best for the team."

Deitz said: "I look back on a successful three years, and I want to thank the players, the staff, and Cricket West Indies for their support. I wish the team every success."

Experienced replacement

Coley has previously coached the West Indies men's Test side, the A team and the Under-19s, and remains involved in CWI's High-Performance Programme.

"Andre brings valuable experience from across West Indies cricket system, including last year's Men's A-Team engagement," Bascombe said. "We appreciate his willingness to take on this assignment and ensure that preparation for Pakistan carries on without interruption."

CWI said further details about the team's leadership would be announced later.