England Extend Jeetan Patel's Tenure As Spin Bowling Consultant

Former New Zealand spinner Jeetan Patel has earned him a good name as an off-spinner during his playing days. The veteran was recently appointed as the spin bowling consultant for England for the T20I series against the Kiwis. Happy with his work, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to appoint him in the same role for the series against South Africa and Sri Lanka. Patel will join the England squad ahead of the start of the first Test in Centurion on December 24.

Jeetan Patel has a great deal of experience playing in England for Warwickshire and knows the players very well. He also enjoys a good rapport with England’s Director of Cricket Ashley Giles, who was the coach and then director of cricket at the County, while Patel was an overseas player and then captain. He would be in a prime position to gain a permanent coaching role with England in the coming months.

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Jeetan Patel to coach England spinner

Due to this appointment, Patel will end his long career with Wellington later this month. His final match will be in the Super Smash encounter against Central Stags at the Basin Reserve on December 18. However, Jeetan Patel has still one season to play for Warwickshire, whom he has represented since 2009. With age, he has grown more consistent, adding extra elements to his bowling.

Meanwhile, England will play South Africa in four Test matches followed by three ODIs and three T20Is. On the other hand, the tour to Sri Lanka consists of two Tests.

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