Yorkshire has Appointed Former West Indies all-rounder Ottis Gibson as their new head coach, the club approved on Wednesday (January 19).
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Which as the club last month backed. And the former coach Andrew Gayle to accompany. His staff due to the racism scandal.
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Otis Gibson has two assistant coaches. With him as part of the coaching staff and will report to Yorkshire Cricket’s interim acting director of cricket, Darren Gough.
The 52-year-old has played two Tests. and 15 ODIs for the West Indies and has enjoyed several stints in county cricket. With his 10-for main hypnosis in an innings for Durham against Hampshire in 2007.
He Served For Two Years :-
Gibson had recently been serving as Bangladesh’s bowling coach and decided not to renew his contract after a two-year stint.
He has also served as the bowling coach for England in the past. And as the head coach of South Africa and the West Indies.
He will take over till the end of February after completing his tenure. With Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League.
“I am extremely honored and excited to have the opportunity to join Yorkshire County Cricket Club as head coach”. Gibson said of his appointment.
“This is one of the most respected roles in English county cricket. And I am really looking forward to working with this talented group of players to take the club forward.
I have spoken to Dimension with Goofy about the direction the club is headed. And I’m excited to be a part of that future.”
The Many Candidates Applied for Role :-
Gough supported that many high-profile candidates had applied for acting after Andrew Gayle’s departure. “Ottis is one of the best coaches in the world and that would be a great addition,” he added.
“His knowledge, commitment, experience, and knowledge of cricket will be important to us. As we step into the pre-season and build ourselves up.
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We were absolutely impressing by the level of interest and quality of the candidates for this act. And I have no doubt. That he is the best person for the job and will gladly accept the promotion.”
