WEST Indies bowling legend Curtly Ambrose has expressed shock and disappointment at being relieved of coaching duties last week.Ambrose, who served as the West Indies team’s bowling consultant, claims he was as surprised as anyone else to hear his services had been terminated.
“I only learnt about it from head coach Phil Simmons on Wednesday (last week), and when he told me I said to him that I am very disappointed, because I never expected it, and I never saw it coming because he never gave me any indication he was going to let me go.
So, it came as a bit of a shock basically, but I haven’t decided which direction I am going to take just yet. I’ll just pause and give a little time to think about it and decide where I want to go after,” Ambrose told the Antigua and Barbuda Observer.
According to Ambrose, who took up the post three years ago, the reason given for the decision by head coach Phil Simmons was that the team needed more technical personnel. Ambrose will be replaced by former West Indies A team cricketer Roderick Estwick.
“I spoke to head coach Phil Simmons, and he told me that he wanted someone who is more technical to work with the fast bowlers.
“So, I said to him well, if you knew I was doing a poor job then you should have told me. He said, “No, I did a fantastic job, because I brought a high level of discipline to the team, and I have motivated the guys quite a bit. I’ve gotten the respect from all the guys, and I did a fantastic job, but he wants somebody more technical, hence, he is going for Roderick Estwick’,” he said. (Sportsmax.com)