Former Essex 2nd XI player Donovan Miller, who previously coached Jamaica Tarawers of the Caribbean Premier League and Jogi Stars of South Africa’s Mzansi Super League, has been appointed as the club’s Pathway Fast Bowling lead coach. I was.
Miller, 43, helped England prepare for the World Cup in 2019 and worked closely with Ashe’s team. I have worked with several of Essex’s current first-team bowlers, all progressing through the club’s academy system.
“I would like to thank Essex Cricket for giving me this opportunity,” said Miller. “I’ve been in different roles for the county over the years and know the environment well because of the exciting talent along the way. “I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of bowlers. Additionally, the county has been very flexible about the franchise work I have been involved with and continues to encourage me to gain more experience abroad. increase.
“I had a final interview for a head coach role in another prestigious county, but when the opportunity presented itself in the county I call home, I decided to take the role.
In 2021, when they won the CPL, Miller joined St. Kitts and Nevis.He was the Patriots’ assistant his coach. He then spoke about not having the opportunity to prove his credentials as a coach in English cricket.
“I feel like I have to work 250 times harder to achieve half of what other coaches do,” Miller told ESPNcricinfo. , it’s hard to say, but looking at my record, I’m much better than many who seem to go from job to job just fine.”