West Indies suspends coach Simmons

West Indies cricket coach Phil Simmons has been suspended after apparently questioning the one-day international squad selection process.

The West Indies Cricket Board says head coach Phil Simmons has been suspended for appearing to question the legitimacy of the selection process of the one-day international squad for the tour of Sri Lanka

The WICB said on Monday that Eldine Baptiste, who is a member of the selection panel, will take temporary charge of the team while the issue is investigated.

Simmons will not travel with the team on the Sri Lanka tour.