CA appoints Andrew McDonald as Australia males’s full-time coach: In a large growth, Cricket Australia (CA) on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of former Victoria all-rounder Andrew McDonald as Australia’s males’s cricket workforce coach. McDonald has signed a full time 4 years contract with Cricket Australia for all three codecs of cricket.
Andrew McDonald will take over Justin Langer, who resigned from his place in early February. Notably, McDonald had been serving as an interim coach for Australia and has taken his workforce to a historic victory towards Pakistan within the subcontinent.
“Andrew has already shown he is an outstanding Head Coach and the vision he outlined for the role during the appointment process was both impressive and exciting, making him our clear choice,” CA chief Nick Hockley stated.
He additional added that each the skippers (Aaron Finch and Pat Cummins) are pleased with the best way Andrew McDonald has coached to date.
“We are proud of the way the team played and the respect shown throughout the tour of Pakistan under the leadership of Andrew, Pat [Cummins] and Aaron [Finch] and really pleased Andrew is taking on the role permanently.”
During Justin Langer’s stint as the top coach, Andrew McDonald labored as an assistant coach together with a task of bowling mentor for Cricket Australia.
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Besides his restricted position within the Aussie males’s facet, McDonald additionally possesses intensive teaching expertise, having coached Victoria and Melbourne Renegades. He has efficiently led his groups to title victories in each domestics and BBL.
Andrew McDonald has additionally given his providers to the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals (RR) prior to now.
Following his appointment as Australia’s full-time coach, Andrew McDonald stated he’s honoured and desires to work on the expansion of the workforce.
“My plan is to build on the growth, depth and experience of the squad while working collectively with the group and across the game,” he stated.
“There are many challenges in the short-term which I know excites the leadership group, the players and the staff. I’d also like to thank my family for their support.”
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