England denies South Africa approach for Gibson

England bowling coach Gibson was linked with the post by several British media outlets during Friday's first day of the fourth Test against South Africa at Old Trafford.

Published : Aug 05, 2017 01:11 IST , Manchester

Ottis Gibson (left) with Ben Stokes during England's tour of India in 2016.
Ottis Gibson (left) with Ben Stokes during England's tour of India in 2016.
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Ottis Gibson (left) with Ben Stokes during England's tour of India in 2016.

The England and Wales Cricket Board said Friday it had not received any approach from its South Africa counterpart for Ottis Gibson amid reports he was poised to become the Proteas' new head coach.

England bowling coach Gibson was linked with the post by several British media outlets during Friday's first day of the fourth Test against South Africa at Old Trafford.

The current contract of South Africa head coach Russell Domingo expires at the end of this tour.

However, an ECB statement issued Friday said no approach for Gibson had yet been received, while leaving the door ajar for a move when the series-ending fourth Test is finished.

"We have had no approach from Cricket South Africa," it said.

"We will not listen to any approaches until after the current series has concluded."

The 48-year-old Gibson is in his second spell working with England's pacemen after four years as head coach of his native West Indies from 2010-14.

Former West Indies fast bowler Gibson rejoined England's coaching staff two years ago.

England, 2-1 up against South Africa, starts a new Test series against the West Indies later this month

The ECB would, at the very latest, want any vacancy in its backroom team filled before this year's Ashes tour of Australia.

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