(Reuters) – Yorkshire have appointed Ottis Gibson as their new head coach with the former West Indies all-rounder signing a three-year contract, the county membership stated on Wednesday, following various employees modifications after a racism scandal.
Gibson was appointed following the departure of coach Andrew Gale, members of the teaching workforce and director of cricket Martyn Moxon final month following allegations of racist abuse by former participant Azeem Rafiq.
The scandal shook English sport, price Yorkshire sponsors and the precise to host England internationals whereas it additionally embroiled a few of the largest names in English cricket.
Gibson beforehand labored as the head coach for the West Indies and South Africa as nicely as a bowling coach for England and Bangladesh.
The 52-year-old will start subsequent month after his contract with Pakistan Super League aspect Multan Sultans ends.
“His enjoying and training credentials communicate for themselves and he has had a distinguished profession performing on the highest stage,” Yorkshire’s new chairman Kamlesh Patel stated in a press release.
“Ottis’ character and his dedication to purchasing into the method that we’re going via at Yorkshire County Cricket Club shone via in our discussions.
“He is somebody that I do know will encourage dialogue and assist foster a tradition of inclusion on the membership, as nicely as supporting and creating the world class expertise we’ve got right here and pushing them to the subsequent stage.”
Gibson will report back to former England bowler Darren Gough who was appointed as managing director on an interim foundation. Yorkshire stated two assistant coaches may also be appointed quickly.
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
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