Shane Deitz has concluded his role as head coach of the West Indies women’s cricket team after a period of three years. This decision was reached by mutual consent, according to Cricket West Indies (CWI), effective as of 31st October.
Former head coach of the West Indies men’s Test side, Andre Coley, will assume interim responsibilities. He is set to lead the women’s team in their upcoming tour against Pakistan, with formal tour dates expected to be announced soon, likely commencing in the second week of December. Coley brings a wealth of experience from his involvement with the West Indies coaching framework, particularly through his recent coaching of the men’s A team.
Deitz’s tenure saw the West Indies women’s team consistently reach the semi-finals in the Women’s T20 World Cups in both 2024 and 2026. In these tournaments, the team fell to New Zealand in 2024 and Australia in 2026.
Miles Bascombe, CWI’s director of cricket, expressed appreciation for Deitz’s contributions, stating, “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. He told us of his plans, and we agreed together that a clean handover now was best for the team. Andre brings valuable experience from across West Indies cricket system, including last year’s Men’s A-Team engagement. We appreciate his willingness to take on this assignment and ensure that preparation for Pakistan carries on without interruption.”
Reflecting on his time with the team, Deitz remarked: “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.”
As the team gears up under new guidance, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how they adapt and continue to build on the foundation laid during Deitz’s stewardship.
