# England name Eric Simons as Test bowling coach

> Eric Simons joins Stephen Fleming's England coaching team ahead of the December series against South Africa.
- Title: England name Eric Simons as Test bowling coach · BBC Sport
- Summary: Eric Simons joins Stephen Fleming's England coaching team ahead of the December series against South Africa. England have appointed Eric Simons as Test…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c3qjndw28zkyo
- Published: 2026-10-11T21:28:11.917+00:00
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## Simons joins Fleming's team
England are appointing Eric Simons as Test bowling coach under new head coach Stephen Fleming. Simons is a long-time ally of Fleming from their time together at Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
## Role confirmed on Monday
Simons' appointment will be confirmed on Monday when England announce the latest round of central contracts. Fleming is assembling his backroom team for his first series in charge against South Africa in December.
## Simons' coaching background
Simons, sixty-four, was South Africa head coach between two thousand and two and two thousand and four. He also worked as India's bowling coach and with Fleming at Joburg Super Kings and Texas Super Kings.
## England's coaching restructure
England have split head-coaching responsibilities across formats.Fleming leads the Test side while Brendon McCullum heads the white-ball teams.
## Key takeaway

England have appointed Eric Simons as Test bowling coach under new head coach Stephen Fleming, with the role to be confirmed on Monday alongside central contracts.