South African Simons appointed England Test bowling coach
Eric Simons will join Stephen Fleming's coaching team as England's new Test bowling coach.
At a glance
- Eric Simons appointed as England Test bowling coach
- First coaching appointment under Stephen Fleming's leadership
- Simons joins the England Test backroom team
England have appointed Eric Simons as Test bowling coach, marking the first addition to Stephen Fleming's backroom team. Simons, from South Africa, will work within the coaching structure as Fleming continues to build his support staff for the Test programme.
Why it matters
The appointment signals the start of Fleming's coaching restructuring as he establishes his support team for England's Test cricket programme.
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