Pothas appointed West Indies interim Head Coach

Nic Pothas has been appointed interim Head Coach of the Windies Men’s team with immediate effect.  He will lead the technical team for the Bangladesh tour, which consists of two Tests, three ODIs, three T20Is.

Director of Cricket, Jimmy Adams thinks “having Nic lead the team at this juncture is important for continuity and we look forward to strong and positive performances from the squad under his leadership.”

Pothas said it is an honour to be asked to be the Head Coach of the West Indies Cricket team for the immediate future.

“The Bangladesh series will be a tough challenge which we look forward to embracing.”

The first Test bowls off on November 22.

FULL TEST SQUAD: Kraigg Brathwaite – Captain, Sunil Ambris, Devendra Bishoo, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Jahmar Hamilton, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Shermon Lewis, Keemo Paul, Kieran Powell, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach and Jomel Warrican.

SCHEDULE

1st Test – November 22 – Chittagong

2nd Test – November 30 – Mirpur

1st ODI – December 9 – Mirpur

2nd ODI – December 11 – Mirpur

3rd ODI – December 14 – Sylhet

1st T20I – December 17 – Sylhet

2nd T20I – December 20 – Mirpur

3rd T20I – December 22 – Mirpur