Published 12:15 IST, October 18th 2019

England appoints Warwickshire captain Jeetan Patel as spin consultant

The former New Zealand international Jeetan Patel has been appointed as England’s spin bowling consultant for their upcoming T20I series against New Zealand.

Reported by: Akhil Nambiar
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Warwickshire skipper Jeetan Patel and former New Zealand international has been appointed as England’s spin bowling consultant for ir upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. Jeetan also plays for Wellington and he has been given a break in first three rounds of Plunket Shield for coaching gig. Jeetan is most recent dition to he coach Silverwood’s team for five-match T20I series starting on vember 1, 2019. It is scheduled to be played in Christchurch.

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Talking to a leing publication, he claimed it to be a tricky situation as he is alrey a contracted player for Wellington .He said that opportunity came up and he spoke to Cricket Wellington. He ded that Cricket Wellington were very positive and supportive about this opportunity. Jeetan termed this opportunity as a development beyond playing and it would give or guys a chance to perform in his position in team.

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Jeetan finished recent County Cricket season, scalping 64 wickets at an aver of 26.75. He is all set to work with leg spinners- il Rashid and uncapped Matt Parkinson who will play series against New Zealand.

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Patel still unsure about impact

Jeetan ded that he was unsure about impact he'll have in position but he still wants to give it a good go. He said that some of his attributes would help some guys and he termed working with England to be a huge opportunity. He said that he is grateful that  job came his way and w it’s about him and how he fulfills it.

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Jeetan will be replacing Saqlain Mushtaq who was England’s spin bowling coach. It appears as though Saqlain's contract has t been renewed. Jeetan will be joining Paul Collingwood- permanent assistant coach of English side.

11:32 IST, October 18th 2019