Stephen Fleming To Add Another CSK Coach To England Setup (Source: AFP)England are set to appoint Eric Simons as the Test team's bowling coach under new head coach Stephen Fleming. The move will bring another familiar face from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) into England’s coaching setup.Stephen Fleming and Eric Simons have worked together with CSK in the Indian Premier League (IPL). They have also worked together at Joburg Super Kings in South Africa’s SA20 league and Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket (MLC).Fleming is preparing his support staff ahead of his first series as England’s Test coach against South Africa in December. It is worth noting that the England tour of South Africa will begin on December 17, 2026, in Johannesburg.Eric Simons Set To Join As Test Bowling CoachEric Simons is expected to become the first major addition to Stephen Fleming's backroom staff, according to a report from BBC, as England prepare for a new phase in Test cricket.England have decided to appoint separate head coaches for their Test and white-ball teams. Fleming will take charge of the Test side, while Brendon McCullum will continue to be part of the ODI and T20I teams.England are expected to confirm Eric Simons’ appointment on Monday (October 12) along with the announcement of the new central contract list.During Eric Simons’ playing days, the former player played 23 ODI matches for South Africa and took 33 wickets at an economy rate of 4.00. He has also played 123 FC matches and has taken 330 wickets at an economy rate of 2.50.Eric Simons has been part of the CSK as a bowling coach, but earlier reports reveal that he has parted ways with the franchise, and the five-time champions will likely appoint Mohit Sharma as the bowling coach.It is important to note that former England star Kevin Pietersen has also been appointed as a batting consultant for the white-ball teams ahead of the 50-over World Cup in southern Africa. He is expected to join the squad for the white-ball tour of Australia and later travel to South Africa for three ODIs in January.Test Match Special @bbctms Former South Africa head coach Eric Simons set to join @englandcricket as Test bowling coach. Simons is a long time ally of Stephen Fleming having worked with him @ChennaiIPL #bbccricket ALSO READStephen Fleming Reveals His Ultimate Goal As England's Test CoachEric Simons Coaching CareerEric Simons has worked with international teams and several franchise sides during his coaching career. 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