England The coaching staff is gearing up for another change under Stephen Fleming for their first Test series. East New Zealand captain in december South Africa He will lead the red-ball team against India, with the team set to welcome an experienced bowling coach.
The appointment is expected to be confirmed along with England's latest central signings on Monday. It is part of a wider restructuring of the coaching set-up, which will see Brendon McCullum continue to oversee the white-ball teams.
Experienced bowling coach joins England
eric simmons is set to join as England's Test bowling coach, bringing years of international and franchise cricket experience to the role. Simmons, 64, is a longtime associate of Fleming, who Indian Premier League In Chennai Super Kings Have worked with. both of them Joburg Super Kings In SA20 And Texas Super Kings In Major League Cricket Have also worked together.
Simmons served as the head coach of South Africa from 2002 to 2004 and later also served as the bowling coach of India. He played 23 One Day Internationals representing South Africa in 1994 and 1995. His appointment will provide Fleming with an experienced staff member as England prepare for the next phase of their Test programme.
England engaged in reshaping the coaching staff
England have used a number of fast bowling consultants in recent years, including james anderson, David Saker And Tim Southee During McCullum's tenure as Test head coach. Sakar is set to work with the team during the ongoing ODI tri-series in Pakistan, Jitan Patel, mike yardy And Carl Hopkinson With.
Kevin Pietersen Has also been appointed as a batting consultant for the white-ball teams ahead of the 50-over World Cup in South Africa. He Australia And is expected to join the team for the tour of South Africa, while marcus trescothick 's future with the Test team is unclear after his interim stint against Pakistan.