Ottis Gibson Front Runner To Become South Africa’s Head Coach

Aug 5, 2017 at 12:58 PM

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Ottis Gibson Front Runner To Become South Africa’s Head Coach

Ottis Gibson, the current bowling coach of England, has emerged as the front runner to become the Head Coach of South Africa cricket team. It is a matter co-incidence that currently both the teams are playing Test series against each other and Gibson might switch the side in the next series which Proteas will be participating in.

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At present, Russell Domingo is performing the role of Head Coach. He has reapplied for the job when the board invited application for the post and it was expected that he might get an extension but the series of events has not favoured him and Gibson is expected to succeed Domingo. Apart from England, he has previously worked with West Indies team as well. With his exit from the England coaching staff, it will open the doors for other former players to have a go at the job for bowling coach of England.

Jason Gillespie is one of the favourites to earn this contract. He has earlier expressed his desire to the perform role of coach when he revealed that he considered having a go at India coaching job. Though the idea didn’t materialise at that time, this time it might come on the floor soon.

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South African board of expected to make an official announcement after the end of ongoing Test series. If appointed in the role, the Bangladesh tour of South Africa will be his first assignment. The Asian country will play a total of two Test matches followed by three ODIs and two T20Is.

At present, South Africa is playing Test series against hosts England with visitors trailing in the four match series by a margin of 1-2.

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