ILT20 League: Former West Indies coach Phil Simmons has been roped in by Dubai Capitals as their new head coach for the inaugural edition of the ILT20 League. Simmons, 59, will step into the new role after he resigned as the head coach of the West Indies following the first round exit in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. Follow Dubai Capitals and ILT20 League Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Under his reign, the West Indies lost against Scotland and Ireland in the T20 World Cup 2022. As a result, the two-time champions could not qualify for the Super 12 stage of the tournament. He, however, is positive for the new challenge with Dubai Capitals. Simmons showed faith in the Dubai Capitals management and asserted to bring out the best from the fantastic group of players.
ILT20 League: After World Cup debacle with West Indies, Phil Simmons joins Dubai Capitals as head coach for UAE T20 League, Check OUT
We are proud to announce Phil Simmons as our Head Coach for the upcoming #ILT20 season 🤩
The West Indian coach is all set to join the #CapitalsUniverse and his excitement levels are unmatchable 🔥🙌#DubaiCapitals #GMRGroup #GMRSports pic.twitter.com/NSbB90QMe5
— Dubai Capitals (@Dubai_Capitals) November 4, 2022
How much coaching experience does Phil Simmons have? –
The Trinidadian cricket coach began his coaching career in 2005. However, his first international stint was short-lived, as he was sacked from the role in 2005 due to his reported inefficiency.
His time with Ireland after the 2007 World Cup turned out to be good as under his supervision the team England at the 2011 World Cup and the West Indies, Zimbabwe in 2015. He, however, had a torrid time with the West Indies before he guided them to their second World T20 in India. He had also served Afghanistan in a consultancy role.
And, now, in his new role he will be working closely with T20 stars like Rovman Powell, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Sikandar Raza at Dubai Capitals.
ILT20 League: After World Cup debacle with West Indies, Phil Simmons joins Dubai Capitals as head coach for UAE T20 League, Check OUT
