West Indies current head coach, Phil Simmons has signaled his anticipation of returning to his previous employers, Ireland come next September.
West Indies are expected to clash with Ireland in a 50 over International affair just before the Caribbean boys meet the Englishmen in an ODI series.
Simmons previously functioned as Ireland’s coach for eight years. During this period, the team copped 11 trophies as well as qualify for every major ICC event. Ireland also conquered ICC full members with victories over Pakistan and Bangladesh in 2007 ICC World Cup, England in 2011 World Cup and West Indies and Zimbabwe in World Cup 2015.
Simmons is optimistic the match between current and former employers also serve as ideal preparation for the series against England.
“I’m really looking forward to bringing the West Indies team to Ireland,” said Simmons.
Current West Indies coach Phil Simmons
“I had eight great years there as coach and made some lasting friendships as well as winning trophies.
“It should be a tough contest and Irish conditions will be ideal in helping our preparations for England,” he added.
Simmons served as a coach from 2004 when he joined the Zimbabwe national side until 2005.
Simmons succeeded Adrian Birrell as coach of the Ireland national cricket team significantly improved Ireland’s standing in world cricket as their coach. His tenure included 224 matches, making him the longest serving coach in international cricket.
In March of 2015, he accepted an offer to coach to take charge of his native West Indies after the conclusion of the 2015 World Cup.
