Multan Sultans draft in Ottis Gibson to mentor bowlers ahead of PSL7

The former West Indies international is reportedly set to step down from his role as Bangladesh fast bowling coach after two years

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Otis Gibson has joined Multan Sultans' coaching staff ahead of the new Pakistan Super League season.

Gibson, 52, will become the franchise's new assistant coach with a primary responsibility for the bowlers, supporting head coach Andy Flower. 

The former West Indies international is reportedly set to step down from his role as Bangladesh fast bowling coach after two years.

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Ottis Gibson is joining Multan Sultans (Shaun Roy/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Cricbuzz reported on Thursday (January 13) that Gibson had informed the BCB hierarchy that he would be leaving the role on January 20.

The PSL is set to get under way on January 27.

Multan are the defending champions in that tournament, and Gibson will be working with a bowling unit which includes Blessing Muzarabani, Rumman Raees, Odean Smith, and Imran Tahir. 

 

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