Cricket Australia new coach: Cricket Australia has confirmed that Andrew McDonald has been appointed as the interim head coach of the senior men’s team. This came after Justin Langer decided to resign as the coach. Follow all AUS vs SL T20 live updates on InsideSport.IN
He is the assistant coach who is set to serve as interim head coach in the upcoming Sri Lanka tour of Australia for 5 T20s. He might end up with a split coaching role for white-ball formats or Tests.
The current players relate to McDonald for his relaxed attitude. Mitchell Starc recently credited him for helping his left arm recover his mojo. He was appointed Langer’s senior assistant after Ashes 2019. He has played four Tests and won the Sheffield Shield twice and also led Bushrangers to List A title.
Cricket Australia new coach: After Justin Langer’s resignation, Cricket Australia appoints Andrew McDonald as interim coach – Follow LIVE updates
Cricket Australia New Coach: 4 top contenders Justin Langer’s immediate resignation means Cricket Australia will soon have to make a new appointment ahead of the upcoming Pakistan tour. Australia will leave for full-fledged series in Pakistan on February 27 for 3 Tests, ODIs and a T20I. While Langer can reapply for the post after T20 World Cup & Ashes success, 5 top contenders could be in the fray for Cricket Australia’s top job. Follow all the live updates on InsideSport.IN
Ricky Ponting
The Ex-Australian captain is the most sought after coach in the world. He currently serves Delhi Capitals in IPL. Cricket Australia could offer him the top post after he led Australia to two World Cup victories and third as a payer.
“Going back to Justin Langer, I can’t see how he cannot be re-signed, simple as that,” Ponting said on Channel 7.
“If he wants to go on in this role, there’s a bit speculation about whether they’ll split the roles and be a Test Match coach and a white ball coach. On performance, there is absolutely no way that Justin Langer cannot continue on as head coach of this Australian cricket team,” he added.
Jason Gillespie
Australia great Jason Gillespie has previously worked as a coach but has yet to take on an international role. The former pacer returned to Cricket Australia after a successful stint at Yorkshire. Unfortunately, he has failed to prove his worth with Sheffield Shield cricket. Gillespie, 46, took 259 wickets and led Strikers to BBL glory in 2018.
Trevor Bayliss
Trevor Bayliss can take up the job after he resigned from SRH in IPL after last season. He has led England to 2019 World Cup glory, won Ashes 2015 & coached Sri Lanka. He also won titles with New South Wales and Sydney Thunder. He is well recognized by key members of the squad like skipper Pat Cummins and David Warner.
Gary Kirsten
South Africa’s World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten is also a fierce competitor for the top post. He is also in contention for England’s vacant coaching post, after Chris Silverwood was sacked after 0-4 humiliation in Ashes. The 54-year-old from South Africa started his professional coaching career with the Indian cricket team and guided them World Cup triumph in 2011.
David Saker
David Saker, former right-arm pacer, has a good association in Australia & England. He quit as Australia bowling coach in 2019 but still have a strong reputation. He has also served as an assistant coach with England. Saker led Victoria to the Sheffield Shield trophy after which he was promoted to Darren Lehmann’s staff.
Cricket Australia new coach: After Justin Langer’s resignation, Cricket Australia appoints Andrew McDonald as interim coach – Follow LIVE updates
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