England have appointed former Gloucestershire bowler Tom Smith as their spin-bowling coach for this summer season.
The previous left-arm spinner joins Charlotte Edwards’ teaching crew for a summer season that features a house T20 World Cup and collection in opposition to New Zealand, India and Eire.
England have various established and promising left-arm spin bowlers, together with Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Tilly Corteen-Coleman and Charis Pavely.
The 38-year-old will even work with spin-bowling all-rounders Charlie Dean, Alice Capsey and Sarah Glenn.
“I am delighted Tom is becoming a member of us after knowledgeable taking part in profession spanning practically 20 years, most notably at Gloucestershire, earlier than shifting into teaching on the similar county and dealing with Birmingham Phoenix girls,” mentioned Edwards.
“Tom is vastly revered within the sport and was a vastly skilled white-ball bowler who will little question share a few of his nice data.”
Smith added: “The chance is an incredible one, and I am extremely excited to get began. It is shaping as much as be an excellent summer season, with a house World Cup on the horizon.”
England open their summer season with white-ball collection in opposition to New Zealand and India earlier than the T20 World Cup begins on 12 June.
