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England<\/strong> are preparing for another change behind the scenes as Stephen Fleming<\/strong> builds his coaching staff ahead of his first Test series in charge. The former New Zealand<\/strong> captain will lead the red-ball side against South Africa<\/strong> in December, with the team set to welcome an experienced bowling coach.<\/p>\n The appointment is expected to be confirmed on Monday alongside England\u2019s latest round of central contracts. The move is part of a wider restructuring of the coaching set-up, with Brendon McCullum continuing to oversee the white-ball teams.<\/p>\n Eric Simons<\/strong> is set to join England as their Test bowling coach, bringing years of international and franchise cricket experience to the role. The 64-year-old is a long-time associate of Fleming, having worked with him at Chennai Super Kings<\/strong><\/a> in the Indian Premier League<\/strong>. The pair have also worked together at Joburg Super Kings<\/strong> in the SA20<\/strong> and Texas Super Kings<\/strong> in Major League Cricket<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Simons previously served as South Africa\u2019s head coach from 2002 to 2004 and later worked as India\u2019s bowling coach. He represented South Africa in 23 one-day internationals in 1994 and 1995. His appointment will give Fleming an experienced member of staff as England prepare for the next phase of their Test programme.<\/p>\n Also READ: Michael Vaughan names a star player who can win a white-ball trophy for England<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n England have used several fast-bowling consultants in recent years, including James Anderson<\/strong><\/a>, David Saker<\/strong> and Tim Southee<\/strong>, during McCullum\u2019s time as Test head coach. Saker is set to work with the team during the ongoing one-day tri-series in Pakistan, alongside Jeetan Patel<\/strong>, Mike Yardy<\/strong> and Carl Hopkinson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Kevin Pietersen<\/strong> has also been appointed as a batting consultant for the white-ball teams ahead of the 50-over World Cup in southern Africa. He is expected to join the squad for the tours of Australia<\/strong> and South Africa, while Marcus Trescothick\u2019s<\/strong> future with the Test side remains unclear after his interim spell in charge against Pakistan.<\/p>\nExperienced bowling coach joins England<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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