Ottis Gibson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ottis Gibson
Occupation	Cricketer
Date Of Birth	Mar 16, 1969(1969-03-16)
Age	55
Birthplace	Saint James Parish
Country	Barbados
Horoscope	Pisces

Ottis Gibson Biography

Ottis Gibson is one of the most popular and richest Cricketer who was born on March 16, 1969 in Saint James Parish, Barbados. Ottis Delroy Gibson (born 16 March 1969) is a Barbadian cricket coach and former player playing for the West Indies cricket team. Between 2010 and 2014, Gibson was the head coach for the West Indies. Gibson is the Bangladesh bowling head coach . He previously served as Bowling Coach for England between 2007 and 2010, and then again from 2015 to 2017. Gibson has been the coach of his South African cricket team from 2017until the year 2019.

Gibson signed a two-year deal with Durham in the year 2006. In his debut season, Gibson picked up 48 wickets, and posted the best first-class score of 155 for Durham, which allowed him to stay within the Division.

Later in 2007, Gibson bowled Durham to victory, again against Hampshire, in the Friends Provident Trophy. After setting 312 to win, with Gibson smashing fifteen off just seven balls, the Dynamos bowled out the Hawks for just 187. Gibson had Michael Lumb and Sean Ervine caught by Michael Di Venuto first and second ball of the innings respectively, both for 0. He then had Kevin Pietersen out lbw for 12 to leave Hampshire 17-3, finishing with figures of 3-24. He picked up the Player of the Match award for his efforts. Gibson remarked after the game, “Unbelievable. But we’ve got four games left and if I’m going to get through them I’m going to have to cut down on the celebrations a little bit.”

On 22 July 2007, he took 10/47 against Hampshire, becoming the 79th bowler in first-class cricket to take 10 wickets in an innings and the first in the County Championship since Richard Johnson in 1994. Hampshire finished 115 all out; despite Gibson’s wickets the match ended in a draw.

His county cricket experience included playing for Glamorgan before he began coaching for the ECB following a string of minor injuries. But, he was back playing for Leicestershire at the end of 2004. He then relocated to Durham. In addition to being a part of the three South African provincial sides, Gibson has also appeared for Staffordshire.

Ottis Gibson Net Worth

Ottis Gibson is one of the richest Cricketer from Barbados. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ottis Gibson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Gibson played in two Test matches in his country of the West Indies. His first time playing in the match against England back in the year 1995, he nabbed his wickets Alec Stewart and Darren Gough in the opening innings, ending with figures of 2-81 however he struggled in the second innings, registering 1-51. Batting, he scored 29 and 14 while England and the West Indies slumped to a 72-run loss.

The second time he played was in 1999 when he played South Africa. He was a wicket-taker for Jacques Kallis in the first innings, and finished with 1-92, and in the second innings, he still he was left with the score of 0-51. He recorded the highest score in Test cricket of 37 in his first game, and then scored 13 before being dismissed during his second innings. South Africa eventually won by the score of 149 runs.

On 20 September 2007 Gibson was appointed as England’s bowling coach for the one-day series in Sri Lanka because Allan Donald had commentary duties in South Africa. He had previously worked with Peter Moores at the National Academy during the past two winters. England won the five match ODI series 3-2. The series was low scoring, with England restricting Sri Lanka to 164 and 211 twice in three of the games. At the end of the one-day series in Sri Lanka, Gibson was appointed full-time as England’s bowling coach, effectively ending his playing career. England lost the three match Test series 1-0, and although Sri Lanka were once restricted to 188, they also posted scores of 499 and 548.

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Against Australia they lost the three match 2-0 but improved to draw the ODI series 2-2. In the tour of England, they failed to impress, losing the Test series 2-0, the ODI series 2-0 and the one off T20 match. Their fortunes improved when they played New Zealand at home, as they won the ODI series 4-1 and the Test series 2-0. Their improved from continued when they won the 2012 T20 World Cup. After qualifying from the group despite not winning a game, they won two of their three super eights match to qualify for the semi finals. Here they beat Australia, before beating Sri Lanka in the final to win the tournament for the first time. They beat Bangladesh 2-0 in a three match Test series, and although they lost the ODI series 3-2, they won the T20 game between the two sides.

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Ottis Ranked on the list of most popular Cricketer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Barbados. Ottis Gibson celebrates birthday on March 16 of every year.

Gibson’s leadership of the West Indies team got off to a bad start after they lost a five-match ODI series against Australia 4–0 and then lost both games of the two-match T20 series. However, the West Indies performed better in their ODI series against Zimbabwe, winning 4-1. Gibson led West Indies into the 2010 T20 World Cup and guided the team into the super eights stage, where they were eliminated. The West Indies endured a nightmare time when South Africa toured, losing the ODI series 5–0, the T20 series 2-0 and the three-match Test series 2-0. They performed better in the longer format of the game against Sri Lanka, earning a 0-0 draw, but lost the ODI series 2–0.

What is Ottis Gibson doing now?

He is currently the pace bowling coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team and Multan Sultans. In January 2022 Gibson was appointed the head coach of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, he is set to join the team after the conclusion of the 2022 Pakistan Super League season.

Who is Otis Gibson?

A bowler capable of genuine pace , the athletic Ottis Gibson was also an intelligent bowler with the old ball for West Indies.

Who is the bowling coach of Bangladesh cricket team?

Bangladesh have appointed former South African quick Allan Donald as their fast-bowling coach till the 2022 T20 World Cup. He takes over the role from Ottis Gibson, who decided to not renew his contract in January this year.

Who is the main coach of West Indies cricket team?

Philip Verant Simmons (born 18 April 1963) is a Trinidadian cricket coach and former cricketer who was an all-rounder played as an opening batsman, a medium-fast bowler and a slip fielder. He is the current coach of the West Indies cricket team.

How much is the Australian cricket coach paid?

Justin Langer ( INR 4.6- 5 Crore ) – Australia The former left-handed batsman from Australia is presently the head coach of their cricket team. He was given this opportunity in May 2018 when he replaced Darren Lehmann for the role.