Essex boss in the frame to replace Ottis Gibson

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By Chris Stocks
CHRIS SILVERWOOD has emerged as the leading contender to become England’s new fast bowling coach ahead of this winter’s Ashes after Jason Gillespie ruled himself out of contention for the role.
Essex coach Silverwood is understood to be England’s preferred choice to succeed Ottis Gibson, who will leave the post at the end of the current Test series against West Indies to become South Africa’s new head coach.
Silverwood has been hugely impressive in leading Essex to the brink of ...