England appoint Marcus Trescothick as batting coach; Jon Lewis, Jeetan Patel be part of as everlasting bowling coaches

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England on Monday appointed former opener Marcus Trescothick as the brand new batting coach of the nationwide group, moreover roping in Jon Lewis and New Zealand’s Jeetan Patel as bowling and spin bowling coaches on everlasting foundation.
These three are a part of the 4 new appointments to England’s teaching set-up, which is being headed by chief coach Chris Silverwood. The group is at the moment touring India and is down 1-2 in a four-match Test collection.

Trescothick will take over from Jonathan Trott, who changed South African Jacques Kallis within the ongoing tour. Kallis had performed the position of a batting advisor for England in Sri Lanka.
“…I’m really excited about the calibre of the individuals that we’ve appointed into these specialist roles. Marcus, Jon and Jeetan have demonstrated their ability at the highest level and also show huge potential for the future,” England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) efficiency director Mo Bobat mentioned in an announcement.
Trescothick, who scored over 10,000 worldwide runs throughout codecs between 2000 and 2006, is anticipated to take up his new position in mid-March after stepping down from his place as assistant coach at Somerset.
“Working alongside Carl Hopkinson, our current Elite Fielding Coach, we have the makings of a strong specialist coaching team, possessing a diverse range of experience,” Bobat mentioned.
Besides, Richard Dawson will go away his position as Gloucestershire head coach to change into England’s elite pathway coach.
Current Young Lions head coach and former Gloucestershire seamer Lewis has been promoted to the position of tempo bowling coach in a everlasting capability.

New Zealand spinner Patel, who’s at the moment working as a advisor, has agreed to a everlasting place as spin-bowling coach after a variety of short-term stints with the England group.
“The Elite Coaches will play an important role in enhancing this depth further, helping us to sustain success over time. We want to be renowned and respected for the quality of our coaching,” Bobat mentioned.
Besides caring for the nationwide group, the brand new appointees may also be liable for unearthing new expertise from the home circuit.
“Working along with counties, they’ll have accountability for creating and making ready present and next-in-line England gamers while additionally including worth to our England and Lions environments.
“In addition, they will support the development of our best Under-19 players through our Young Lions programme,” unhappy Bobat.
The ECB additional said that the three roles had been topic to a rigorous recruitment course of.
As a part of the transfer, Jon Lewis will vacate his position as Young Lions Head Coach. Dawson will take cost of his new position in mid-April.
Speaking concerning the modifications, Bobat added: “Jon has accomplished a implausible job main our Young Lions programme and England U-19 group over the past couple of years. His change of position has supplied the chance to have a look at that place with recent eyes.
“Given the strength of applicants that we’ve had through the recruitment process, and the need for us to have an adaptable coaching workforce, I’m absolutely delighted that we’ve been able to appoint Richard Dawson as our Elite Pathway Coach,” he mentioned.