PAK v BAN 2020: Bangladesh appoints Ottis Gibson as their new bowling coach

Gibson has signed a two-year contract with the BCB.

Ottis Gibson | Getty

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed former West Indies pacer Ottis Gibson as their new bowling coach. Gibson who will be replacing South African Charl Langeveldt has signed a two-year agreement with the BCB which goes into 2022.

While talking to media about hiring Gibson, BCB CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury said, “He brings in tremendous experience and has coached or played all over the world. He has also had the opportunity to observe Bangladesh cricket from close. I am sure he will be a very valuable addition to the Bangladesh Team’s coaching group.

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The 50-year-old retired from cricket in 2007 and has held coaching positions ever since. Gibson has held the position of head coach with the West Indies and the Proteas and bowling coach of England.

The former right-arm quick from Barbados will be facing his first challenge with Bangladesh immediately as he joins the team for the upcoming Pakistan tour.

Bangladesh will be playing three T20Is, two Tests and an ODI in Pakistan between January to April. The T20I series will be played from January 24-27, followed by the first Test from February 7 to 11.

(With IANS inputs)

 
 

By Swapnil Shireesh Javkhedkar - 22 Jan, 2020

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