Cricket Australia New Coach – Andrew McDonald Australia Coach: Andrew McDonald will be the new-coach for the Australian Cricket Team. Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that McDonald has been given 4 year deal. McDonald had a successful period as caretaker coach that saw him spearhead a historic Test series victory in Pakistan: Follow Cricket News Updates with InsideSport.IN
- After former head coach Justin Langer’s departure on February 5, McDonald was elevated to the position of interim coach.
- But following a triumphant 1-0 series victory in Australia’s first tour of Pakistan since 1998 and a strong endorsement from Test captain Pat Cummins, McDonald moved into the box seat to assume the role full time.
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Cricket Australia New Coach: Andrew McDonald appointed HEAD-COACH for Australia Cricket team for 4 years
Andrew McDonald Australia Coach: Cricket Australia (CA) has appointed McDonald on a four-year deal that will see him oversee the Test, ODI and T20 sides. He has served as an assistant to Justin Langer since 2019.
The 40-year-old takes charge ahead of a significant 12 months for the men’s team. Australian Cricket team will have test tours of Sri Lanka and India plus a T20 World Cup on home soil in the next 12 months.
“He’s a great operator. The boys absolutely love him,” Cummins said post-series.
“(He’s) very diligent, very thorough, strategic, very organised. He’s a huge part of this tour win.”
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- At the age of just 33 McDonald was appointed head coach of Leicestershire. He was still playing professional cricket
- The young coach was credited with creating a cultural reset at the club, as they eventually snapped what became a 992-day drought without victory.
- In August 2016, McDonald departed the UK to return home and take over as head coach of both Victoria and the Melbourne Renegades.
- He led Victoria to two Sheffield Shield titles in three seasons in charge, plus a domestic one-day cup.
- He spearheaded the Renegades to BBL 08 glory, the club’s first and only title to date.
- In October 2019, McDonald was appointed Langer’s right-hand man. He led Australia’s ODI team away from home against India while Langer was on leave.
- He also signed a three-year deal with IPL side Rajasthan Royals. The stint with the franchise was ended after an unsuccessful 2020 campaign.
“We are proud of the way the team played throughout the tour of Pakistan. Pat and Aaron and really pleased Andrew is taking on the role permanently.”
McDonald said in the statement that he is “honoured” to have been given the opportunity to coach Australia in a permanent role.
He added: “My plan is to build on the growth, depth and experience of the squad. I will work work collectively with the group and across the game”.
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