King stands down as Windies coach

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The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) confirmed the news on Monday, adding that the Australian has offered to help set up a West Indies academy during the remaining weeks of his contract.

A WICB statement read: "The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has accepted with regret the resignation of coach Bennett King. Mr King, in his resignation, offered to remain in office until May 31, 2007 to facilitate the establishment of the regional cricket academy."

The statement continued: "Mr King was responsible for establishing and managing the Australian academy and developed the basic plan for a WICB academy structure.

"His presence during the month of May will provide us with an opportunity to better understand the challenges facing the board as it implements the new structure."

King's decision to quit leaves the Windies without a coach less than a month before the team begins a four-match Test series in England on May 17.

The statement added: "Mr King will not accompany the team on the England tour and the board will subsequently announce the management team, including the coach, for that tour."