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Sports Reporter
THE Chevrons, who return to action against India at Harare Sports Club tomorrow, now have a huge South African touch.
Newly-appointed Chevrons coach, Justin Sammons, is bringing three South African compatriots as part of his backroom staff.
Zimbabwe Cricket have finalised the appointment of new coaching staff for the Chevrons, in line with the recommendations made by the Mhishi Committee of Inquiry.
The commission was established to probe the team’s failure to qualify for the recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Following the announcement last month of Sammons as head coach and Dion Ebrahim as batting coach, the rest of the technical personnel have now been confirmed.
Former South Africa international cricketer Charl Langeveldt has been named as bowling coach.
His compatriots Ravish Gobind and Curtly Diesel are coming in as Strategic Performance coach and Strength and Conditioning coach.
The 49-year-old Langeveldt was previously a bowling coach with the South Africa national cricket team and left the role in January last year.
He had been part of the Proteas coaching team since December 2019, under former head coach Mark Boucher and then interim coach Malibongwe Maketa.
All the appointments were made in consultation with Sammons, who also opted to retain Stuart Matsikenyeri, although he now assumes the role of fielding coach.
Amato Machikicho will continue serving as the team’s physiotherapist.
However, ZC are yet to finalise the appointment of the team manager.
Online Reporter