Ottis Gibson will be England 's interim fast-bowling coach , in place of David Saker , for next month 's tour of his native West Indies . Gibson was previously part of England 's management team on a permanent basis in the same capacity between 2007 and early 2010 , and subsequently West Indies coach until last year . He will join up with England again when Alastair Cook 's team flies to the Caribbean next week for three Tests . Ottis Gibson will rejoin the England management team for the tour to West Indies next week . Gibson with boss Peter Moores ( left ) during their previous time together in the England set-up . The 46-year-old former West Indies seamer was the England Lions ' fast-bowling coach on this year 's tour of South Africa . Australian Saker has informed the England and Wales Cricket Board he intends to leave his post in September , to become Melbourne Renegades coach in the Big Bash . ECB managing director Paul Downton said : 'We are delighted to have secured a bowling coach of Ottis ' calibre , as he is highly respected among the fast-bowling fraternity and his knowledge and experience of local conditions will be invaluable in the Caribbean . Gibson will be working with the likes of James Anderson again , as he did in 2007 ( left ) 'We must , however , stress that this is a short-term appointment at this stage . 'No decision has yet been made on a long-term replacement for David , and we will need to review how we staff this position going forward following the conclusion of the West Indies tour . '
England have appointed GibsonOttis Gibson as bowling coach . Ottis Gibson held same position between 2007 and 2010 . David Saker will leave his post to become Melbourne Renegades coach . ECB stress Ottis Gibson 's deal is short-term for the moment .