Although Highveld pointed out that we have a new Bowling Coach in the Farbrace thread, I think such an important appointment, needs it's own thread. However, I agree with him, that Barnes does appear to have a good pedigree and seems to be a positive acquisition.
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I think they’ve made a shrewd hire here, it’s clear from his CV why he made sense to them.
He knows what it takes to be successful in county cricket as he was at Surrey last year. He’s been at Somerset and Gloucestershire too. Where the second aspect comes in, he knew Norwell coming through and knows how to manage him well. So hopefully can keep him fit.
Then as a bonus he’s got international experience with Bangladesh and the England Lions too.
The issue will be, as with Welch and Farbrace, can he get on with Robinson?