Shane Deitz has ended his three-year tenure as head coach of West Indies Women, with Andre Coley appointed as interim replacement ahead of the team’s upcoming series against Pakistan. Meanwhile, reports suggest the Australian coach could take charge of Pakistan Women as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) prepares to restructure its coaching setup.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed Deitz’s departure on November 3, 2026, announcing that his contract had concluded on October 31. Both parties mutually agreed to part ways after Deitz informed the board of his intention to pursue another opportunity.
According to Geo News, the 51-year-old is expected to replace Wahab Riaz in Pakistan’s coaching structure. However, the PCB has yet to officially confirm his appointment.
Shane Deitz Departs After Two T20 World Cup Semi-Finals
Deitz leaves West Indies Women following a three-year spell highlighted by consecutive ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final appearances in 2024 and 2026. Those performances represented important achievements for the Caribbean side and established a benchmark that CWI hopes to maintain under its next permanent head coach.
CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe praised Deitz’s contribution and explained that the decision to separate had been reached through mutual discussions.
“Shane took this team to two World Cup semi-finals in a row, and that is now the standard this group holds itself to. We thank him for it,” Bascombe said.
“He told us of his plans, and we agreed together that a clean handover now was best for the team.”
Deitz also thanked the organisation and players following his departure.
“I look back on a successful three years, and I want to thank the players, the staff, and Cricket West Indies for their support. I wish the team every success,” he said.
His departure concludes a period in which West Indies Women remained competitive in major international tournaments, although the team must now adapt to a change in leadership ahead of its next bilateral assignment.
Andre Coley Named Interim West Indies Women Head Coach
CWI has appointed Andre Coley as interim head coach for the upcoming series against Pakistan, ensuring preparations continue without a prolonged coaching vacancy. Coley previously served as head coach of the West Indies men’s Test team and has worked extensively within the regional cricket system. His experience includes assignments through CWI’s High-Performance Programme and involvement with the West Indies Men’s A team.
He will work alongside the women’s team’s existing support staff during the transition.
Bascombe welcomed Coley’s willingness to accept the temporary assignment, highlighting his familiarity with the organisation.
“Andre brings valuable experience from across the West Indies cricket system, including last year’s Men’s A-Team engagement. We appreciate his willingness to take on this assignment and ensure that preparation for Pakistan carries on without interruption,” he said.
CWI has not announced a permanent successor to Deitz and plans to provide further information about the team’s coaching arrangements at a later stage.
Shane Deitz Reportedly Set to Coach Pakistan Women
Deitz could soon find himself working with West Indies Women’s next opponents. According to Geo News, the PCB has identified the former West Indies coach as a candidate to lead Pakistan Women and intends to appoint a foreign coach as part of changes to the national team’s management structure.
Sources cited by the broadcaster suggest Deitz is expected to assume responsibility ahead of Pakistan’s scheduled tour of the Caribbean in December.
The proposed appointment follows his decision not to extend his West Indies contract, creating an opportunity for him to move directly into another international coaching position. If confirmed, the move would see Deitz prepare Pakistan to face a West Indies side he coached until the end of October.
Pakistan Women’s Coaching Changes Ahead of West Indies Tour
Pakistan’s reported pursuit of Deitz follows a period of adjustments to the women’s national team’s support structure. Former Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz joined the setup in late 2025 as a consultant and mentor, focusing on player development, fitness, tactical preparation and performance improvement.
He worked with a coaching group that included former international players Abdur Rehman, Imran Farhat and Umaid Asif.
Following Pakistan’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign in June 2026, Riaz highlighted the importance of improving game awareness, decision-making and execution under pressure.
The PCB’s reported interest in Deitz suggests a potential shift towards appointing an experienced international head coach to oversee those areas.
Pakistan Women are scheduled to tour the West Indies in mid-December, although the official match dates and venues had not been announced at the time of the reports.
The series will be Coley’s first assignment as interim West Indies Women coach and could also mark Deitz’s debut in charge of Pakistan if the proposed appointment is finalised.
For West Indies, the immediate priority is maintaining continuity following a successful three-year coaching period. Pakistan, meanwhile, will look to establish a settled leadership structure before its next international campaign.
