White lightening could help our Graham

Allan Donald is set to put himself forward as England's new bowling coach following the departure of Ottis Gibson to West Indies. Donald previously held the role briefly in 2007 before his family situation forced him to turn down the full-time position, but he is now ready to return to the international scene.

When he turned down the job in 2007 it led the ECB to Gibson, Donald returned to Warwickshire as their bowling coach but at the end of the 2009 season went home. Donald has worked in the media in recent months, but is clearly eager to return to hands-on duties.

Last month Donald was linked with the bowling coach position for India but the role went to the former South Africa coach Eric Simons. With the recent upheaval in South African cricket, following the departure of Mickey Arthur, there could be an opening for Donald on home soil in the coming months.

Vincent Barnes, the current South Africa bowling coach, is rumoured to be set to leave after the current India tour, however a role with England would come with greater financial reward and Donald is excited by the potential of a developing side. This could be great news for our very own woodworm sponsored player Graham Onions would no doubt benefit from having the Donald as a coach. Donald had an illustrious career and was the feared by all batsmen during the 90’s, where he gained the name White lightening.