Andrew McDonald is the new head coach of Australia

Cricket Australia on Wednesday revealed that Andrew McDonald will been named the new head coach of Australia.

Andrew McDonald has signed a 4 year contract with Cricket Australia. The 1st big challenge McDonald will face is defending T20 Champions title, later this year.

Player Summary – Andrew McDonald

Andrew McDonald is a former Australian professional cricketer. He represented the Aussies in the yea 2008/9.

The all rounder scored 107 runs in 4 innings, whilst picking up 9 wickets.

Surprisingly, all his international appearances came against South Africa. 3 in Africa, 1 at home.

The highest score in an innings by Andrew McDonald is 68, whereas with the ball, his best figures read 3/72.

Mcdonald led Australia to a 1-0 win over Pakistan in the Test series. This win helped him secure the job full time.

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“The journey so far has been particularly pleasing, and I am honored to be given this incredible opportunity for what is an exciting period ahead,” said Andrew.

He was also the senior assistant coach under Justin Langer. Langer refused to sign an extension of his role as a coach. Mcdonald was pipped to be the successor.

Unfortunately, Australia also lost 2-1 in the ODI series against Pakistan.

“We interviewed several excellent candidates for this role, which is one of the most important in Australian sport,“ said Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley.

“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.“ Nick added.

The first challenge that Andrew Mcdonald will face is a series in Sri Lanka, starting 7th June.