West Indies Women lose head coach Deitz as interim search begins
Shane Deitz departs after two World Cup semi-final runs, with Andre Coley stepping in for the Pakistan series.
By Marco Kapoor ·
West Indies Women fans face a new coaching era as Shane Deitz steps down. Cricket West Indies confirmed the split as a mutual decision. Deitz leaves after a three-year stint where the squad won roughly 35% of its ODI and T20I games.
Deitz joined the program in July 2023. His tenure produced back-to-back T20 World Cup semi-final appearances in 2024 and 2026. CWI stated he is leaving to pursue a new opportunity. The board said his work set a new standard for the team.
Andre Coley will serve as interim head coach for the upcoming Pakistan series. Coley is a familiar face in the system. He previously led the men’s Test side, the A-team, and the Under-19 squad. He also remains active in CWI’s High-Performance Programme.
Miles Bascombe, CWI’s director of cricket, explained the handover process. "He told us of his plans, and we agreed together that a clean handover now was best for the team," Bascombe said. He added that Coley brings valuable experience from across the West Indies cricket system.
Deitz expressed gratitude for the period. "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. He wished the team every success going forward.
The board will announce further details on the team’s leadership structure later. For now, preparation for the Pakistan series continues under Coley’s guidance. The interim arrangement ensures no gap in tactical planning.
