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 FILE: Ottis Gibson. Picture: AFP

Ottis gibson

Gibson sacked as South African coach in major shake-up

By AFP

The decision, taken during a board meeting last week, follows a disastrous South African World Cup campaign in which the Proteas finished seventh of the 10...

  • FILE: South Africa's Lungi Ngidi (R) celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's Aaron Finch (C) during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between South Africa and Australia at the Optus Perth stadium in Perth on 4 November 2018. Picture: AFP

    Gibson on Proteas at CWC: 'We were optimistic we'd do well'

    South Africa was eliminated in the group stages of the competition, having won three of the nine matches.

    1043 days ago
  • FILE: Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson. Picture: AFP

    'If AB wanted to be here, he would be here' - Gibson

    AB de Villiers’ name has evoked strong emotions from South African cricket fans following the revelation that he made a late request to join the World Cup.

    1073 days ago
  • FILE: Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson. Picture: AFP

    Steady hands: The calming influence of Proteas coach Ottis Gibson

    Daniel Gallan says that there is no one better to guide the Proteas through the chaos of the World Cup than head coach Ottis Gibson.

    1084 days ago
  • Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn. Picture: AFP.

    Steyn unavailable for selection for England opener

    Dale Steyn has not recovered from a right shoulder injury in time to feature.

    1084 days ago
  • Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson. Picture: Twitter/@OfficialCSA

    Gibson wary of English weather at World Cup

    South Africa play England in the tournament opener at The Oval on May 30 and Gibson, who had two spells as England bowling coach, says he is unsure what conditions his side will face over the next six weeks.

    1097 days ago
  • FILE: Proteas coach Ottis Gibson. Picture Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    Gibson: Rabada, Steyn will be fit for World Cup

    Both Kagiso Rabada and Dale Steyn returned home after picking up injuries during the recent Indian Premier League.

    1098 days ago
  • Proteas batsman Hashim Amla runs a quick single in an ODI match against Pakistan at the Supersport Park on 25 January 2019 in Centurion. Picture: AFP

    Amla, Markram included in Proteas World Cup squad

    Faf du Plessis will captain the team that includes several players who will experience their first ever World Cup tournament.

    1125 days ago
  • FILE: Cape Cobras batsman Kyle Verreynne celebrates his hundred during the One-Day Cup match against the Knights on 19 February 2019. Picture: @CobrasCricket/Twitter

    Prince: Ottis Gibson has not seen Kyle Verreynne play

    In the 4-Day Franchise series this season, Kyle Verreynne averaged 44.84 and boasts a healthy career First-Class average of 49.65.

    1148 days ago
  • FILE: Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson. Picture: Twitter/@OfficialCSA

    After Pakistan win, Proteas' Gibson eyes series against Sri Lanka

    After a convincing seven-wicket victory over Pakistan at Newlands which wrapped a 3-2 ODI series win, Proteas coach Ottis Gibson hopes to have close to his final squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.

    1202 days ago
  • Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson. Picture: Twitter/@OfficialCSA

    Gibson’s Proteas future dependent on World Cup triumph, says CSA

    The future of Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson is dependent on whether or not he can lead South Africa to their first World Cup title.

    1217 days ago
  • Proteas fast bowler (centre) Duanne Olivier celebrates the fall of a Pakistani wicket with his teammates during day one of the second Test at Newlands on 3 January 2019. Picture: AFP

    Burgeoning pace stocks point to future for pitch perfect SA

    When Ottis Gibson took over as Proteas coach in August 2017, he made it clear he favoured using South Africa’s traditional strength — fiery seam bowling — to bring success in the Test arena.

    1218 days ago
  • Proteas coach Ottis Gibson. Picture Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    Gibson: Steyn’s next 100 wickets will be faster than last

    Dale Steyn has struggled with various injuries over the course of the past two years and only recently overtook Shaun Pollock as South Africa’s greatest ever wicket taker of all-time.

    1225 days ago
  • South Africa's Theunis de Bruyn is seen in action during day one of the 1st cricket Test matches between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park cricket stadium on 26 December 2018 in Pretoria. Picture: AFP

    Gibson not worried about 'fantastic' de Bruyn

    It was hoped that after his impressive maiden Test century (101) in Sri Lanka, this would be the series Theunis de Bruyn would kick on and cement his place in the national side.

    1225 days ago
  • Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada. Picture: @OfficialCSA/Twitter

    Runs key as top South Africa, Pakistan bowlers square up

    The bowling strength of both teams is formidable, despite the lack of what had been anticipated as an intriguing match-up of exceptionally accurate seamers between South Africa's Vernon Philander and Pakistan's rising star Mohammad Abbas.

    1240 days ago
  • Cape Cobras batsman Zubayr Hamza. Picture: @Cobrascricket/Twitter

    Hamza set to make Test debut in Pakistan series

    Zubayr Hamza was the surprise inclusion in the Proteas 13-man squad for the visiting Pakistanis after impressing the SA ‘A’ side during the winter tour to India this year.

    1249 days ago
  • Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    South Africa's World Cup plans take shape

    Coach Ottis Gibson said a short limited overs tour of Australia, starting later this month, would be a crucial part of the build-up to next year's World Cup in England.

    1309 days ago
  • FILE: Proteas coach Ottis Gibson. Picture Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    Gibson, Faf have Proteas WC win mapped out

    Fans should expect a lot of line-up shuffling in the upcoming series against Zimbabwe and Australia as coach Ottis Gibson and selectors discover their ideal World Cup squad.

    1327 days ago
  • FILE: Proteas coach Ottis Gibson. Picture Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    Australia paid for their win-at-all-costs mentality, says Gibson

    Leading the touring side at Newlands, Steve Smith admitted that the pressure of being behind in the third test led to an orchestrated attempt to alter the condition of the ball to aid reverse swing and gain an advantage.

    1512 days ago
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