Ottis Gibson Appointed Fast-Bowling Consultant for West Indies Ahead of Sri Lanka Series
Ottis Gibson handed West Indies fast-bowling consultant contract; Sri Lanka series to kick off his one-year tenure
Hindustan Times
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Ottis Gibson, the former West Indies fast bowler, has been appointed as the fast-bowling consultant for Cricket West Indies (CWI) on a one-year contract. His first assignment will be the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, which includes three ODIs, three T20Is, and two Tests, starting in June.
- 01Ottis Gibson has a one-year contract as fast-bowling consultant for Cricket West Indies.
- 02His first assignment will be the series against Sri Lanka in June 2024.
- 03Gibson aims to improve the development of fast bowlers across all formats.
- 04Miles Bascombe, director of cricket, emphasized the importance of fast bowling for West Indies cricket.
- 05Gibson previously had a brief stint in the same role last year during a series against Nepal.
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) has appointed Ottis Gibson, a former fast bowler and head coach, as their fast-bowling consultant under a one-year contract. Gibson's first task will be to oversee the West Indies team during a busy series against Sri Lanka in June 2024, which includes three ODIs, three T20Is, and two Tests. Gibson, who played only two Tests and 15 ODIs for the West Indies, expressed enthusiasm about working with the talented group of bowlers to enhance their skills in all formats. CWI's director of cricket, Miles Bascombe, praised Gibson's wealth of experience and highlighted the critical role of fast bowling in the West Indies' cricketing identity and competitive advantage. Gibson's previous involvement with the team was marked by a historic series against Nepal, where the West Indies lost 2-1 in a three-T20I series.
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Gibson's appointment is expected to strengthen the fast-bowling unit of the West Indies, which could enhance their performance in upcoming international matches.
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