West Indies Women Name Interim Coach Before Pakistan Series
Andre Coley steps in as head coach while CWI searches for a permanent replacement following Shane Deitz's departure.
By Carolina Wood ·
Cricket West Indies confirmed on Tuesday that Andre Coley will serve as the interim head coach for the West Indies Women’s team. The former men’s Test coach takes over immediately to lead the squad into its upcoming series against Pakistan.
Shane Deitz has stepped down as head coach after a tenure of just over three years. CWI stated that the split was a mutual decision. Deitz, who began his role in July 2023, guided the team to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in both 2024 and 2026. During his time in charge, the West Indies Women won roughly 35% of their ODI and T20I matches.
Miles Bascombe, the director of cricket for CWI, explained that the transition aims to keep preparation on schedule. "He told us of his plans, and we agreed together that a clean handover now was best for the team," Bascombe said. The board noted that Deitz is leaving to pursue a new opportunity.
CWI praised Deitz’s contribution to the program’s recent history. "Shane took this team to two World Cup semi-finals in a row, and that is now the standard this group holds itself to," the organization said in a statement. "We thank him for it."
Deitz expressed gratitude for his time with the group. "I look back on a successful three years, and I want to thank the players, the staff, and Cricket West Indies for their support," Deitz said. "I wish the team every success."
Coley remains a familiar figure within the organization. He has previously coached the West Indies men’s Test side, the A team, and the Under-19 squads. He continues to work within CWI’s High-Performance Programme. Bascombe added that Coley brings valuable experience from across the cricket system. The board will announce further details about the team’s long-term leadership at a later date.
