Ottis Gibson will let go Yorkshire when his agreement expires on the finish of this season, the membership introduced on Saturday.
Yorkshire paid tribute to Gibson’s “total professionalism” all over “the most difficult period of Yorkshire’s history” in a remark. Effects at the tone had been a blended bag however they’re looking for promotion this season, sitting 3rd in Section Two of the County Championship with 5 fits nonetheless to play games.
“The club is in a strong position in the County Championship, contending for promotion to the first division, and all players and coaches remain firmly focused on that aim,” Yorkshire mentioned. “Ottis goes with everybody’s best wishes and everyone at the club wishes him well in his future career.”
Gibson mentioned: “Despite the issues we have faced off the field, that inevitably spilt on to the playing side, I am pleased with the state of the squad, the development of our younger players and to be in contention to challenge for promotion. I’d like to thank all of my staff, players and the supporters that have been behind us in my time here and I wish Yorkshire all the very best going forward.”
Colin Graves, Yorkshire’s chair, mentioned: “It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Ottis. The work that Ottis has done in really difficult circumstances has been impressive, and he’ll leave with his head held high, having helped build some solid foundations, which we are seeing with performances this season. Everyone at the club would like to wish him all the best for the future.”
