Peshawar Zalmi has appointed renowned West Indies coach Ottis Gibson as its head coach for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, the franchise announced on Tuesday.
The Zalmi management expressed confidence that Gibson’s vast international experience and modern coaching approach would play a pivotal role in the team’s campaign in the 11th edition of the league. Welcoming the appointment, Chairman Peshawar Zalmi Javed Afridi said the franchise was delighted to have a coach of Gibson’s calibre join the Zalmi family. “Welcome Ottis Gibson to the Zalmi family. We are delighted to have a coach of his vast international experience and proven leadership. His knowledge of the game and understanding of modern cricket will play a key role in our journey for PSL 11,” Javed Afridi said in a statement.
Ottis Gibson brings with him a wealth of global coaching experience at the highest level of international and franchise cricket. He has previously served as head coach of the West Indies and South Africa national teams. His coaching résumé also includes stints as head coach in county cricket with Yorkshire, as well as in leagues such as the Bangladesh Premier League, T10 League and The Hundred.
In addition, Gibson has worked as àan assistant coach in major global leagues including the Indian Premier League (IPL), ILT20, Major League Cricket (MLC) and Caribbean Premier League (CPL), besides serving with the Bangladesh national team. Expressing his excitement, Ottis Gibson said he was looking forward to working with Peshawar Zalmi ahead of the new PSL season. “I am very happy and excited to be associated with Peshawar Zalmi. This franchise has a strong identity, passionate fans and a winning mindset. I look forward to working with the players and management as we prepare for an exciting PSL Season 11,” he said. Widely respected for his tactical acumen and player management skills, Gibson is known for building competitive teams across formats.