Phil Simmons has resigned as West Indies coach after his team crashed out in the first round of the T20 World Cup in Australia.
West Indies were eliminated after finishing bottom of their group in Hobart, beating Zimbabwe in their second game but losing to Scotland and Ireland either side.
“I acknowledge that it’s not just the team that is hurting but the proud nations we represent as well,” Simmons said in a statement released by CWI on Monday night. "It’s disappointing and heart-wrenching but we just didn’t turn up.
“We weren’t good enough and we now have to watch a tournament play-out without our involvement. It’s unfathomable and for that I deeply apologise to our fans and followers.”