SOUTH AFRICAN CRICKET:
New SA coach Ottis Gibson can help Rabada’s star soar even higher
The Proteas’ new coach might as well be Otis Redding, writes Liam Del Carme
At least that is how detached‚ in a generational sense‚ some of the younger Proteas seem to feel from Ottis Gibson, the 48-year-old who has been selected to replace Russell Domingo. Gibson was yesterday officially confirmed as the new coach even though news of his appointment has long been in the public domain. Still‚ for players such as 22-year-old Kagiso Rabada‚ the new coach may as well be part of the Gibson Brothers band. "I actually haven’t seen him play or worked with him. I hear he is nice to work with and I hear he was a good bowler‚" Rabada offered yesterday, when asked about the Bajan. "There are a lot of things being said about him. A lot of good things." Rabada‚ though‚ was clearer about what he expects from the new national coach. "Someone who understands the game. Someone who passes his learning on to you. I hope the team learns quickly and wins trophies," said Rabada. Gibson‚ the strapping former fast bowler who played in two Tests for the West Indies‚ may‚ however‚ h...
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