Zak Chappell hails Nottinghamshire bowling coach for helping him find his groove

The 24-year-old took 15 wickets in four matches in Notts’ 2020 Bob Willis Trophy campaign.

But the paceman feels it was his efforts in the close season which were most crucial in his upturn in fortunes.

“Last year I struggled a bit for confidence, and when I got into the first team I didn’t quite find my rhythm, but then a winter with Shiney helped me massively,” said Chappell.

"We knew each other well from when he led the ECB’s pace programme, so we already had that good relationship.

“In fact, I was leading wicket-taker when I was on a Lions tour with him – and now he’s at Trent Bridge, I’ve ended up the leading wicket-taker here."

And Chappell feels that Shine’s experiences outside the county game give him a unique perspective in a day-to-day coaching environment.

“A lot of bowling coaches might only work with about 20 bowlers in their career, but Shiney saw hundreds come through during his time at the ECB.

“To see that many people, and that many different bowling actions, can only have helped.

“Alongside that, he’s a very good man-manager. He works out what makes you tick very quickly, and knows how to get you pumped up.

“That combination of having a very good knowledge of bowling and managing people well is why he gets the most out of people he coaches.”