Windward Islands Volcanoes fires Head Coach Shirley Clarke

Shirley Clarke has, with immediate effect, been relieved of his duties as Head Coach of the Windward Islands Volcanoes franchise. Clarke will be replaced on an interim basis by South African Russel Sising.

Chairman of the Windward Islands Cricket Board (WICB), Dr Kishore Shallow, has confirmed Clarke’s dismissal to Sportsmax.TV on Monday, citing the team’s lack of performance.

“I can confirm that we have separated from Mr Clarke. The board thought that we were not necessarily on the same wavelength,” Dr Shallow has said.

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The decision was not a knee-jerk reaction, but stemmed from concerns the board had had since last year, during the Regional Super 50 tournament, wherein the Windward Islands Volcanoes won only two matches, both against the Combined Colleges and Campuses team.

Dr Shallow has said that a comprehensive review was done after the tournament, and the Board had consequently met with Clarke on several occasions to discuss concerns.

In the West Indies Championship, the Volcanoes have not won either of their two games, despite playing well. It is thought that they have simply not played well enough.

Dr Shallow, who is also the Cricket West Indies Vice President, has pointed out that the Volcanoes have not won any of their last seven first-class matches, hence the decision was made to move in another direction.

“Given the investments that were made, we were not getting the results,” he said.

Dr Shallow has described Clarke as a good individual, has said the parting was amicable; and further, that he wishes Clarke the best going forward. (Sportsmax)