South Africa hires former England coach

Former England coach Duncan Fletcher will work with South Africa's cricket team as a consultant.

Cricket South Africa said in a statement Monday that the Zimbabwean would start immediately as the team prepares for a Test series against Bangladesh that starts Wednesday. He also will go with the team to Australia next month.

"Duncan will spend three days with us before each of the two Tests against Bangladesh and will then spend 12 days with us in Australia ahead of the opening Test at Perth," South Africa coach Mickey Arthur said. "He will add a great deal of value to our plans and preparations, particularly with his experience of having been a successful coach against Australia."

Fletcher coached England to an Ashes win over Australia in 2005. As a player, he was Zimbabwe's captain during the 1983 World Cup.