Ottis Gibson, the West Indies World Cup winning head coach, has been appointed head coach of one of the major teams in the Pakistan Super League. Peshawar Zalmi yesterday announced they have contracted Gibson as its head coach for the upcoming season – the 11th edition. The Zalmi management expressed confidence that Gibson’s vast international experience and modern coaching approach would play a pivotal role in the team’s campaign in the 11th edition of the league.
Gibson expressed his excitement, and said he was looking forward to working with Peshawar Zalmi ahead of the new PSL season. “I am very happy and excited to be associated with Peshawar Zalmi. This franchise has a strong identity, passionate fans and a winning mindset. I look forward to working with the players and management as we prepare for an exciting PSL Season 11,” he said.
Widely respected for his tactical acumen and player management skills, Gibson is known for building competitive teams across formats. He was the head coach when the West Indies won their first T20 World Cup title in Sri Lanka in 2012. During his career he played for West Indies in Tests and One-Day Internationals in the 1990s.
Gibson brings with him a wealth of global coaching experience at the highest level of international and franchise cricket. He also previously served as head coach of South Africa. His coaching résumé also includes stints as head coach in county cricket with Yorkshire, as well as in leagues such as the Bangladesh Premier League, T10 League and The Hundred. In addition, Gibson has worked as an assistant coach in major global leagues including the Indian Premier League (IPL), ILT20, Major League Cricket (MLC) and Caribbean Premier League (CPL) – where he was bowling consultant for the Trinbago Knight Riders. (PS)Ottis Gibson, the West Indies World Cup winning head coach, has been appointed head coach of one of the major teams in the Pakistan Super League. Peshawar Zalmi yesterday announced they have contracted Gibson as its head coach for the upcoming season – the 11th edition. The Zalmi management expressed confidence that Gibson’s vast international experience and modern coaching approach would play a pivotal role in the team’s campaign in the 11th edition of the league.
Gibson expressed his excitement, and said he was looking forward to working with Peshawar Zalmi ahead of the new PSL season. “I am very happy and excited to be associated with Peshawar Zalmi. This franchise has a strong identity, passionate fans and a winning mindset. I look forward to working with the players and management as we prepare for an exciting PSL Season 11,” he said.
Widely respected for his tactical acumen and player management skills, Gibson is known for building competitive teams across formats. He was the head coach when the West Indies won their first T20 World Cup title in Sri Lanka in 2012. During his career he played for West Indies in Tests and One-Day Internationals in the 1990s.
Gibson brings with him a wealth of global coaching experience at the highest level of international and franchise cricket. He also previously served as head coach of South Africa. His coaching résumé also includes stints as head coach in county cricket with Yorkshire, as well as in leagues such as the Bangladesh Premier League, T10 League and The Hundred. In addition, Gibson has worked as an assistant coach in major global leagues including the Indian Premier League (IPL), ILT20, Major League Cricket (MLC) and Caribbean Premier League (CPL) – where he was bowling consultant for the Trinbago Knight Riders. (PS)
