Ottis Gibson is a former West Indies fast bowler and now a highly experienced international cricket coach. As of 2025–26, he is serving as an assistant coach for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, while also continuing his role as head coach of Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Personal & Playing Career
- Full Name: Ottis Delroy Gibson
- Born: 16 March 1969, Saint James, Barbados
- Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
- Batting Style: Right‑handed
- Bowling Style: Right‑arm fast
- International Span: 1995–1999 (West Indies)
- Career Highlight: Took 10/47 for Durham in 2007, one of the rare instances of all ten wickets in a first‑class innings.
Coaching Career Timeline
- 2007–2010, 2015–2017: Bowling coach for England.
- 2010–2014: Head coach of West Indies, winning the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup.
- 2017–2019: Head coach of South Africa.
- 2019–2021: Bowling coach for the Bangladesh national team.
- 2022–present: Head coach of Yorkshire CCC.
- 2025–present: Assistant coach for Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL).
Coaching Style & Legacy
- Fast bowling expertise: Known for developing pace attacks, including South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada and Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman.
- Structured approach: Emphasizes discipline, fitness, and tactical awareness.
- Achievements: Guided the West Indies to their first T20 World Cup title in 2012.
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