According to a report published in 'Jamaica Gleaner', Gibson categorically dismissed the then WICB statement that "they mutually agreed to end their association".
The announcement of Gibson's departure came on the eve of the One-Day International series with Bangladesh.
Gibson, who took up the post in January 2010 after a spell as England's bowling coach, said "I was shocked when WICB president Whycliffe 'Dave' Cameron fired me over the phone."
Gibson's finest moment with the Windies came when he led them to victory in the ICC World Twenty20 two years ago.
However, the Windies only won nine of 36 Tests under the 45-year-old, with only four series victories, three of which came against lower ranked nations.
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