Ramesh Subasinghe Appointed Head Coach for WI Men’s Academy

Cricket West Indies, CWI, announce the appointment of a new Head Coach for the West Indies Men’s Academy, marking a pivotal step in advancing the organisation’s commitment to excellence in cricket development.

Following an extensive and meticulous selection process Ramesh Subasinghe has emerged as the ideal candidate to lead the WI Academy into a new era of performance and growth.

Before his appointment to CWI, Subasinghe, a former Sri Lankan first-class cricketer, served as the Head Coach of the New Zealand Cricket Men’s Development Programme and the Otago Cricket Associations 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.

Besides his qualifications, Subasinghe has exhibited significant expertise in critical areas including developing and implementing high-performance systems, technical remediations and sports bio-mechanics, team and individual holistic skills development, injury prevention and bowling loads management.

The recruitment process attracted significant global interest, with 53 applicants vying for the position.

Through a stringent vetting process, 12 candidates were shortlisted, representing diverse cricketing backgrounds and expertise.

Ultimately, 6 individuals hailing from Guyana, Jamaica, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Sri Lanka were identified as finalists, reflecting CWI’s dedication to inclusivity and global talent scouting.