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Former CSK Coach Eric Simmons Joins England Test Coaching Staff
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News18•12-10-2026, 18:01
Former CSK Coach Eric Simmons Joins England Test Coaching Staff
- •Former South Africa head coach and CSK bowling coach Eric Simmons has joined England's Test team as bowling coach.
- •His appointment follows Stephen Fleming taking over as England's Test head coach, succeeding Brendon McCullum.
- •The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed the coaching staff appointments for the upcoming tours.
- •Simmons brings extensive coaching experience from international teams and IPL franchises including Chennai Super Kings.
- •He will begin his new role during England's upcoming tour of South Africa from December 2026 to January 2027.
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Former South Africa head coach and Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simmons has been appointed as England's Test bowling coach by the ECB.
Eric Simmons will begin his stint as England's Test bowling coach during the upcoming tour of South Africa, which takes place from December 2026 to January 2027.
Former New Zealand captain and long-time Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has been appointed as England's Test head coach.
