 On 8 April 2010, Saker was appointed as the fast bowling coach of the England cricket team, replacing the departing Ottis Gibson.After Saker's key role in the team winning the 2010–11 Ashes series, he was handed a new three-year contract.Saker left the English job in early 2015, and was appointed head coach of the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League.