Phil Simmons

'Definitely a legend of the game': Simmons heaps lavish praise on Mushfiqur

Phil Simmons, head coach of the Bangladesh cricket team, appeared before the media at the official press conference in Mirpur on Tuesday, ahead of the second Test against Ireland starting on Wednesday.

ODI lift on the line on ‘never-before-seen’ pitch

After a 3-0 whitewash against Afghanistan, Bangladesh must recover quickly to avoid a fifth successive ODI series defeat. The upcoming home series against the West Indies offers a chance for respite, but familiar questions loom over their batting and the Mirpur wickets..While head coach Ph

Bangladesh coach Simmons urges players to exercise social media restraint

The former West Indies all-rounder also condemned the racial abuse directed at one of his players.

'Winning close games gives belief, but not good for our hearts': Simmons quips

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons quipped that while winning close games can boost any team’s confidence, it is certainly not good for the hearts of the fans.

'Big issue': Simmons resorts to Litton excuse after Bangladesh’s bizarre batting collapse

The 11-run defeat might suggest a close contest, but in truth, the Tigers were out of it long before Rishad Hossain’s late blows narrowed the margin.

'Grounded' Tigers brace for biggest test yet

For coach Simmons, "balance" -- "the most important" aspect of the team -- is more than just a buzzword; it is the lever that can tilt fortune towards Bangladesh, perhaps carrying them all the way.

Every team has the ability to beat India: Simmons

In the Asia Cup, India’s dominant form has made it look like all the other teams are lagging far behind. But Bangladesh’s head coach, Phil Simmons, thinks differently. He believes every team in the tournament has the ability to beat India, and Bangladesh are no exception.

‘Deserve to be criticised if we lose to Netherlands,’ says Bangladesh coach

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons said the team would rightly face criticism if they lose to the Netherlands in the three-match T20I series starting tomorrow at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

Tigers get first taste of Wood's methods

Bangladesh’s men’s team got their first taste of specialist batting coach Julian Wood’s methods on Friday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Under Wood’s watch, the players worked through a power-hitting session to sharpen their big shots, with head coach Phil Simmons and pace bowling coach Shaun Tait also back with the team. Photos: Firoz Ahmed 

September 23, 2025
September 23, 2025

Every team has the ability to beat India: Simmons

In the Asia Cup, India’s dominant form has made it look like all the other teams are lagging far behind. But Bangladesh’s head coach, Phil Simmons, thinks differently. He believes every team in the tournament has the ability to beat India, and Bangladesh are no exception.

August 29, 2025
August 29, 2025

‘Deserve to be criticised if we lose to Netherlands,’ says Bangladesh coach

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons said the team would rightly face criticism if they lose to the Netherlands in the three-match T20I series starting tomorrow at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025

Tigers get first taste of Wood's methods

Bangladesh’s men’s team got their first taste of specialist batting coach Julian Wood’s methods on Friday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Under Wood’s watch, the players worked through a power-hitting session to sharpen their big shots, with head coach Phil Simmons and pace bowling coach Shaun Tait also back with the team. Photos: Firoz Ahmed 

July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025

Bangladesh look to stop the slide as Simmons backs under-fire Litton

Simmons is demanding sharper execution in both batting and bowling units.

May 27, 2025
May 27, 2025

‘Sometimes defeat lifts you up’: Simmons hopeful of Lahore revival

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons insists the team remains upbeat, saying morale is high despite the shock loss to the UAE.

April 27, 2025
April 27, 2025

Simmons asks for ‘patience’ from fans before 2nd Zim Test

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons asked for fans' patience and said the management is trying to achieve long-term improvement a day before his charges take on Zimbabwe in the second Test in Chattogram in a bid to avoid a shameful series defeat.

April 19, 2025
April 19, 2025

Tigers look to move away from spin dependency

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons yesterday said that he does not want to smother Zimbabwe with spin, rather he wants to face them on a 'proper wicket' in the first Test in Sylhet starting on Sunday.

March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

‘We have to find a Bangladeshi way of playing cricket’

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, Phil Simmons talked about his motivation behind taking up the job for a long term, his assessment of the Tigers’ performance in the Champions Trophy and his vision with the side in the coming years.

March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025

BCB extends Simmons’ contract till 2027

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced that it has retained the services of former West Indies batter Phil Simmons as their head coach until the ICC ODI World Cup in October-November 2027.

March 24, 2025
March 24, 2025

BCB to hold key meeting today

As it stands, Liton -- who was left out of the Champions Trophy -- is the front-runner to take over the T20I captaincy, sources inside the board have claimed.