LONDON, June 3: Former South Africa coach Bob Woolmer has said he is prepared to return to the post on a short-term basis after the sacking of Graham Ford.

Woolmer, whose contract as Warwickshire’s director of coaching is up for renewal at the end of the current English county season, told BBC Sport Online: “I’ve had five years as a coach for the South Africa team.

“But if they wanted me to help for a period of time then I would certainly look at it. I don’t think I would do it for a long period, but if I was needed in the short term I could be persuaded.”

Woolmer doubted he would be approached, adding: “I think they would have contacted me a long time ago if they were interested in my services.”—Reuters