Australian Trevor Bayliss has reportedly accepted the offer of the England and Wales Cricket Board to coach the England cricket team.
Various UK media outlets reported that Bayliss will replace Peter Moores after the first Test against New Zealand, at Lord’s concludes.
Former Australian Test quick Jason Gillespie, who is coaching County side Yorkshire, was believed to be the favourite for the job.
ECB director of cricket Andrew Strauss last week confirmed Gillespie was one of the candidates for the job and Gillespie said he had spoken with Strauss about the position.
But England’s The Telegraph reported the ECB have opted against appointing Gillespie, in favour of Bayliss.
Bayliss has had successful stints as coach of Sri Lanka, Sydney Sixers, NSW and Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders.
During his time as Sri Lanka coach Bayliss worked alongside current England assistant Paul Farbrace.
The appointment of an Australian to lead England would add further interest to the impending Ashes series between the two teams.
Australia are currently in the Caribbean ahead of a Test series against the West Indies.
The first Ashes Test against England starts on July 8 in Cardiff, Wales.
Build your own fantasy cricket team and put it to the test with Draftstars daily fantasy competitions. Pick your match, pick your team and watch the points roll in to take out cash prizes on each match. What are you really gambling with? Set a deposit limit.
While a premature retirement isn’t the solution, he or England want, he may be forced into it if he can’t maintain a long run of matches.
England's chances of retaining the Twenty20 World Cup have been hit for six with the news Ben Stokes has opted out of selection for…
Bazball was developed as a strategy devised to use the resources efficiently rather than revolutionize the system.
England's tour of India has ended in abject fashion as the tourists were hammered by an innings and 64 runs inside three days, with…
India have bowled England out for a below-par 218 and cruised to 1-135 in reply to seize early control of the fifth and final…
India have accomplished a nervy run-chase to secure a five-wicket victory against England in the fourth cricket Test in Ranchi. Chasing a modest 192…
