Donald predicts Zondeki success

Zondeki has played 5 Tests and 11 ODIs for South Africa

Warwickshire's bowling coach Allan Donald believes the rest of the club's seamers will enjoying playing alongside new recruit Monde Zondeki this summer.

Zondeki, 25, will spearhead the Bears' attack as they look to win back their first division status in both the Championship and the Pro40 League.

And Donald said: "I think everyone will look forward to bowling with him.

"Monde will add a bit of sting to our attack. He's the second-highest wicket taker in South Africa," he told BBC WM.

Donald is looking forward to starting his new role at Edgbaston in earnest after turning down the chance to become England's bowling coach in favour of a move back to Birmingham.

"Working with the likes of Ashley Giles and Dougie Brown is great," he said. "There's an excellent vibe about the place. Warwickshire is very close to all our hearts.

"I think everyone is looking forward to it. It's a good call for me and I'm enjoying it.

Donald is aware that the club needs a lift following the difficulties of last summer when the club was relegated from the top division of both the County Championship and the Pro40 League.

Everyone wants to be back in the first division but we have to work on the process rather then the immediate outcome. Allan Donald

"In the nineties we were used to winning trophies and doing it consistently.

"The biggest thing for us is to try implementing that consistency.

"Everyone wants to be back in the first division but we have to work on the process rather then the immediate outcome," added Donald.

Warwickshire begin their Championship campaign with a local derby against Worcestershire at Edgbaston on 16 April.