Ex-Proteas cricketers call for `strong` depth in team to win major ICC event

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 15:51

Former South African cricketers have said that that the depth in Proteas cricket is not a strong as many may have believed, adding that the one-day side have a long road ahead if they are to win a major ICC event.

Absence of KP, Ryder main reason for IPL debacle: Daredevils coach

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 11:40

The absence of Kevin Pietersen and Jesse Ryder coupled with injuries to some key players at the start of the season were some of the reasons for Delhi Daredevils disastrous campaign in the ongoing Pepsi Indian Premier League, said coach Eric Simons.

It was not a good T20 wicket, says Daredevils coach

Last Updated: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 13:20

After Delhi Daredevils suffered a crushing six-wicket defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad, coach Eric Simons said it was not a good wicket for Twenty20 cricket.

We are under pressure to win every game, says Simons

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 21:06

Delhi Daredevils coach Eric Simons on Monday said the team was "under pressure" after losing four opening matches and now have to win a lot of games from here on.

Delhi coach Eric Simons hopeful fit-again bowlers will shine

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 15:16

Delhi Daredevils coach Eric Simons on Tuesday said their fit-again bowlers are fresh and raring to go against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL opener on Wednesday.

We can`t take CSK lightly: Simons

Last Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012, 20:44

Delhi Daredevils might have virtually qualified for the play-offs but head coach Eric Simons today warned his players not to take their feet off the pedal when they take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings in a crucial IPL match on Saturday.

Taylor`s loss is disappointing: Eric Simons

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 22:44

The absence of injured New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor has left Delhi Daredevils head coach Eric Simons disappointed.

India should invest in Ishant Sharma: Eric Simons

Last Updated: Monday, March 26, 2012, 20:37

Injured speedster Ishant Sharma may not have lived upto his potential in the past few years but India`s former bowling coach Eric Simons feels that team should invest in the lanky speedster as he has the ability to lead the attack once Zaheer Khan retires.

Simmons` tips to bowl aiming at single stump helped: Dinda

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 19:45

He is no longer India`s bowling coach but Eric Simmons is someone who has played a pivotal role in making Bengal speedster Ashok Dinda a much improved and most talked about bowler in the current domestic season.

Australian John Dawes to be India's new bowling coach

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:23

Former Australian first-class pacer Joe Dawes will take over as the Indian cricket team's bowling coach after Eric Simons' tenure comes to an end at the completion of the ongoing tour of Australia.

Eric understands each and every bowler: Dhoni

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 21:24

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday praised outgoing bowling coach Eric Simons for being someone who understood "each and every bowler".

Coaching World champs a challenge for Fletcher

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 00:00

India`s bowling coach Eric Simons is keenly looking forward to working with Duncan Fletcher and says that for the former Zimbabwe captain, coaching the World champions will be a big challenge.