Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the appointment of Ramesh Subasinghe as the head coach of the West Indies Men’s Academy, replacing Andre Coley. CWI described Subasinghe as the “ideal candidate” for the role, highlighting his expertise in developing high-performance systems, technical remediations, and sports bio-mechanics.
Subasinghe, a former Sri Lankan first-class cricketer, has previously served as the Head Coach of the New Zealand Cricket Men’s Development Programme and the Otago Cricket Association Pathways Head Coach and Talent Development Manager. He holds an ICC Global Level 3 coaching qualification and is qualified in coach development with New Zealand Cricket.
The selection process involved 53 applicants, with six finalists identified for the position. The final decision was made by Enoch Lewis, Miles Bascombe, Graeme West, and Oneka Martin-Bird, who were part of the selection panel.
Subasinghe expressed his excitement about joining CWI and contributing to the organization’s strategic vision. He will start his role in May 2023 and will be based at CWI Headquarters in Coolidge, Antigua.
“Joining CWI presents an incredible opportunity for me to contribute to the organization’s new strategic vision and build on their existing High-Performance programs, working with their best young cricketers,” Subasinghe said.
“I look forward to collaborating with the exciting natural talent and the passionate cricketing communities in the West Indies,” he added.
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