England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is all set to make its first appointment in Stephen Fleming’s coaching set-up. ECB named Fleming as the Test team coach, replacing Brendon McCullum. As soon as ECB announced the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach as England National Cricket Team’s head coach, it was inevitable that a few more announcements were yet to come.
On October 12, BBC, in its report, claimed that the England cricket board has confirmed it will bring Phil Simmons on board as a helping hand to Stephen Fleming.
England secures Phil Simon’s as Test bowling coach
Phil Simmons has vast experience working with the former New Zealand captain. Simons was CSK’s bowling coach under the supervision of Stephen Fleming.
As CSK appointed former India fast bowler Mohit Sharma as their new bowling coach, after confirming Zaheer Khan as the head coach ahead of the IPL 2027 season, Simons became free to take his next job. ECB grabbed the opportunity instantly and appointed him as the bowling coach of England’s Test team. The official announcement is yet to come.
According to the BBC report, Simons’ new role will be confirmed on Monday, when the board officials will declare the names of the players with fresh central contracts.
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