West Indies men’s team has appointed Trevor Penney as its assistant coach for white-ball cricket. The 51-year-old specializes in fielding and has been hired on a two-year contract.
Penney will join the team on January 2 as they start preparations for the upcoming limited-overs series against Ireland which will feature three ODIs and three T20Is, starting January 7.
“I’m thrilled and excited to be given this opportunity to work with this brilliant bunch of cricketers and staff led by Kieron Pollard and Phil Simmons,” Penney said on his appointment.
Penney has previously served as the head coach of Sri Lanka, the fielding coach of India, and a consultant coach to the Netherlands.
He’s also worked with Kings XI Punjab, Deccan Chargers and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, in addition to having stints with St Lucia Zouks, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the CPL. Most recently, he was part of the Barbados Trident coaching staff during their successful campaign in the 2019 CPL.
“Trevor is an excellent coach and has demonstrated this everywhere he has worked,” Phil Simmons, head coach of the West Indies, said.
