Eric Simons is the new bowling coach - NDTV

[PaiN_KiLLeR]

Just saw this some minutes ago. He will join the team from Jan 16 onwards. How did he beat Alan Donald to the post :questionmark:

[cowboysfan]

who is eric simons?

[PaiN_KiLLeR]

A plumber.

[PaiN_KiLLeR]

A south african fast bowler who later coached their national team for 2 years.

[Sachinism]

Who?

[The Dark Horse]

:dontknow:

[Show_stopper]

Yes I had a feeling he would get it ahead of Donald. IIRC he is the bowling coach for :brc:. For what its worth Abhimanyu Mithun praised him a lot in a recent interview..make of it what you will guys. I have to say I'm happy BCCI didn't opt for Donald. I think it was Mani who said that Donald is more of a mentor and not a fan of video analysis etc.

[Chandan]

who is eric simons?

Profile Eric Simons was a stalwart of Western Province, whose claims for international recognition were overlooked until he was surprisingly called up in 1994 at the age of 32. He was a genuine allrounder - he bowled fast-medium, although he slowed to a more controlled medium in later year, and was a powerful middle-order thumper. In the next two years he played 23 ODIs, where he bowled with success but he disappointed as a batsman. After retiring, he became Western Province's coach and in September 2002 he was appointed as national coach. His tenure lasted two years until he stepped down in October 2004 amid a poor run of form for the national side. Wisden Cricinfo staff (October 2004)

Bowling averages  Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10 
ODIs 23 23 1212 810 33 4/42 4/42 24.54 4.00 36.7 1 0 0 
First-class 123  20363 8511 330 6/26  25.79 2.50 61.7  9 1 
List A 193  9351 6100 283 6/8 6/8 21.55 3.91 33.0 16 4 0 

I think he is a certified coach. Team India gets a new bowling coach NDTV Correspondent 09 January 2010 (New Delhi) It seems MS Dhoni's demand for a bowling coach has been answered as former South Africa player Eric Simons will join the Indian team for the Test series against Bangladesh. Simons, who has coached South Africa for two years before being replaced by Ray Jennings in 2004, will join the team on January 16. He has been appointed on a trial basis for this Test series on the recommedation of coach Gary Kirsten. Simons, who played as an all-rounder, represented South Africa in 23 ODIs picking 33 wickets and scoring 217 runs. India have been without bowling and fielding coaches since October as the BCCI had sacked Venkatesh Prasad and Robin Singh following team's dismal performance in the ICC World T20 and Champions Trophy. Indian captain MS Dhoni, before leaving for the Bangladesh tour, admitted the team was missing bowling and fielding coaches and that Gary Kirsten was overburdened. "He has to look after everything: he has to sit and talk to the batsmen, bowlers, fielders, build strategies and look after team building," Dhoni had said. "It does help to have specialist bowling and fielding coaches for the bowlers and fielders. But that's the way it and it's now an administrative issue," he added. However, there were also reports of another South African, Allan Donald, in contention for the job. A BCCI official had informally approached the former pacer during the Champions League T20 tournament held in last October. While he was told the process could take longer than expected for the Board to take a final decision, things might settle down before South Africa's tour of India in February. "Yes, I had an informal chat during Champions League Twenty20 with an Indian board official," Donald had told a website. "I would be interested to talk to the BCCI regarding the bowling coach job that is currently vacant and I'm keen," he added.

[vvvslaxman]

A plumber.

:hysterical:

[Pakistan-India]

good find:giggle:

[Show_stopper]

Guys is this the first time India have hired a foreign bowling coach? Could someone with the knowledge clarify..

[kabira]

^we had bowling consultant once, don't know if you can call him bowling coach. Bruce Reid was called on to help our bowlers in Australia

[msb1991]

I have to say I'm happy BCCI didn't opt for Donald. I think it was Mani who said that Donald is more of a mentor and not a fan of video analysis etc.

Never said that that was a bad thing. My personal view is that he'll struggle to get a mental message across to Indians due to the difference between his culture and theirs. I think that there is a role for such a coach in world cricket, but not for India.

[PotterManiac]

I think its a good decision by the BCCI... edit: anyone knows about the results he yielded with the SA team when he coached them?

[Show_stopper]

. I think that there is a role for such a coach in world cricket' date=' but not for India.[/quote'] Never implied you suggested it was 'bad'. But if what you say is true then IMHO he is not the man we're looking for..especially given the fact that we being a country with poor fast bowling culture with most(if not all) of our bowlers may not be as knowledgeable as their counterparts from other teams. The difference in the guidance available at domestic level is well documented. BTW when I say less knowledgeable, I'm not talking about reverse swing or other such fancy tricks..I'm just referring to basic fast bowling mechanism(like use of the non-bowling arm, general efficiency of their bowling actions is poor as well.again it was you who wrote those articles where you analyzed actions of various bowlers so I'm sure you get what I'm referring to).

[msb1991]

edit: anyone knows about the results he yielded with the SA team when he coached them?

In 2003, which was the only full year that he coached them, Ntini was top wicket taker in Test cricket with 59 wickets at 26.54. Pollock was fourth with 45 wickets at 20.97. Ntini was third top ODI wicket taker that year with 45 wickets at 18.13. Pollock was not near the top of the rankings for wickets taken but had an economy of 3.51. In 2004, where he coached until October; Ntini was 12th top wicket taker in Tests and Pollock was 10th. In ODIs, Pollock and Ntini made no impression of note, coming outside the top ten wicket takers.

[PotterManiac]

hmm good results but not the greatest...

[asterix]

Great News. I hope Simons get's Mithun to join the squad ASAP. Gary might have recommended his name. I'm pretty sure they will work well in tandem. I don't think language or culture will have any bearing as Gary himself has done well as a coach. So all in all, a positive developement. Hope BCCI also into the matter of improving Indian pitches so that we can usher in freshness in Indian fast bowling department.

[PotterManiac]

Now...we need a fielding coach...from South Africa if possible...then we can have a SA Team management for Indian Team... :D

[cowboysfan]

:haha:DSR's worst nightmare is coming true.

Now...we need a fielding coach...from South Africa if possible...then we can have a SA Team management for Indian Team... :D