David Saker confirms interest in England coaching job

Saker, who served as England's bowling coach from 2010 to 2015, revealed that he made his interest known to Ashey Giles, England's director of cricket. During his tenure with the team earlier, under the then head coach Andy Flower, Saker had played a key role in England's 2010-11 and 2013 Ashes triumphs.

"I'd love to do it, but I know a lot of people will be putting their hands up," Saker told the Stumped podcast on BBC World Service. "I've sent Ashley a couple of text messages. That would be awesome, to be even considered to do that job."

The 53-year-old further praised Trevor Bayliss, the current head coach, for playing a pivotal role in England's first-ever World Cup triumph. "Obviously, Trevor did a great job. They had a big focus on white-ball cricket, one-day cricket, in particular, and winning the World Cup was amazing. If it's up for grabs and I'm thought about, it'd be great."

After coaching Victoria to the Sheffield Shield title in 2015-16, the former first-class cricketer served as Australia's bowling coach from 2016 to 2019, a period during which the Cape Town ball-tampering episode took place. Saker hoped that the event won't be brought into consideration for his application.

"I'm sure people would ask those questions," he said. "As has been quite documented, none of the coaches had a great idea what was going on on the ground at that time, so I just hope that wouldn't be held against me, but if that's the case, it's a bit of a shame."

Saker is currently serving as the fast bowling coach of the United States' national cricket team.