West Indies manager Ricky Skerritt has resigned following England's second Test win in Port of Spain, which gave the tourists a 2-0 lead in the best-of-four series.
Skerritt informed the Windies board following the first Test in Kingston of his decision to step down after a number of home players were seen partying after their 10-wicket defeat.
The news of his resignation was made public following the seven-wicket loss in the second Test which was completed today.
"Events following the first Test match in Jamaica have led me to review my role as manager," Skerritt said. "I regret that, despite my best efforts, I have been unable to instil in the entire team the fullest understanding of their obligations on and off the field to the people of the West Indies."
Under the terms of his contract, Skerritt's resignation will take effect from the end of June.
England completed the seven-wicket win over on the fifth and final day this morning, taking an
unassailable 2-0 lead.
Needing a further 28 runs for victory, England lost Nasser Hussain for five to the second ball of the morning. However left-handers Mark Butcher and Graham Thorpe guided the visitors to their target of 99 for England to retain the Wisden Trophy they won at home four years ago.
Butcher hit the winning runs to finish on 46 not out while Thorpe, top scorer with 90 in the first innings, struck three boundaries for an unbeaten 13.
England now need to avoid defeat in either of the final two tests to seal a first series triumph in the Caribbean since 1968.