Simon Harmer urges England to recall Jack Leach for the South Africa Test series starting December 17. Harmer argues a lack of spin coaches in county cricket leaves slow bowlers isolated. Since Ben Stokes' retirement, England has relied on part-time spinner Dan Lawrence alongside four fast bowlers.
However, Harmer insists Leach's control is vital for South African conditions. Leach, with 142 Test wickets at 34.07 average, last played for England two years ago without a central contract. Marcus North recently suggested England was moving in a different direction.
Harmer also praised Shoaib Bashir, Dom Bess, and Jack Carson but emphasizes the need for better domestic guidance. England recently appointed Richard Dawson as elite national spin bowling lead to address this. Harmer worked with spin coach Carl Crowe at the SA20 and calls him a genius.
He believes Leach would be the primary choice for Johannesburg, Centurion, and Cape Town venues.
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