Coach Phil Simmons reinstated by West Indies Cricket Board

Sri Lanka rode a flying start to post their highest score against West Indies in this format of the game. “This is in respect of November 12 being declared a National Day of Mourning”, SLC stated.

Simmons was suspended for publicly criticising the selectors for the squad they picked for the one-day series against Sri Lanka.

Dilshan hit eight fours on his way to notching 56 while left-handed opener Kusal Perera scored 40 before being caught by Darren Sammy off burly bowler Kieron Pollard for the fall of the first wicket. The tourists play the second T20 worldwide on Wednesday having lost the first by 20 runs in Kandy on Monday.

52-year-old Simmon said that he would like to apologise to everybody who was offended by his statement and has already forgotten it for the interest of the team, because he wants to accomplish his goals and wants the team to prosper. I have personally apologised to my fellow selectors and the West Indies Cricket Board, and now do so again publicly.

Jason Holder (c), Kraigg Brathwaite (vc), Devendra Bishoo, Jermaine Blackwood, Carlos Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Rajindra Chandrika, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Shai Hope, Denesh Ramdin, Kemar Roach, Marlon Samuels, Jerome Taylor, Jomel Warrican.

“I regret my public outburst… and the revelation of the voting that took place at the team-selection meeting”, Simmons said.

Former West Indies Test batsman and Ireland coach took charge in March and led his team to a 1-1 three-Test series draw at home against England in May before suffering a 2-0 series defeat by Australia in the Caribbean in June.

West Indies cricket fans will have to wait until the Big Bash League before they get to witness a few of their most explosive stars in Australia this year.

Sri Lanka made 215-3 after the West Indies won the toss and opted to field at the Pallekele worldwide Cricket Stadium.