Ottis Gibson, the former England fast bowling coach, has been confirmed as Yorkshire’s new head coach, with Younis Khan and Allan Donald expected to be offered deals next.

The 52-year-old, previously head coach for the West Indies and South Africa, signed a three-year deal, with the club’s chairman promising he will  “help foster a culture of inclusion”.

Telegraph Sport had reported over the weekend that his arrival was imminent as the club continues a major overhaul of staff after the Azeem Rafiq racism furore.

As part of a new look backroom staff at Headingley, Gibson will officially start work at the end of February, after his involvement with Pakistan Super League side Multan Sultans ends.

Younis, the former Pakistan captain, and Donald, the ex South Africa pace bowler, are now expected to join him before the start of the season.

Gibson’s playing career as an all-rounder included stints with Durham, Glamorgan and Leicestershire. He also played two Tests and 15 one-day internationals for the West Indies.

Lord Patel, the club chairman who faces a potentially stormy Members’ Forum meeting on Saturday, said he was “delighted” by Gibson’s appointment.

“His playing and coaching credentials speak for themselves and he has had a distinguished career performing at the highest level,” he said. “Ottis’ character and his commitment to buying into the process that we are going through at Yorkshire County Cricket Club shone through in our discussions. 

“He is someone that I know will encourage dialogue and help foster a culture of inclusion at the club, as well as supporting and developing the world class talent we have here and pushing them to the next level. I look forward to working with Ottis over the coming weeks and months as we continue our rebuild of the club.”