Australia Appoint Andrew McDonald As Coach Justin Langer's Assistant

We are confident our playing group will grow under Andrew's mentorship," Ben Oliver, CA's Executive General Manager of National Teams.

Australian cricket board on Wednesday appointed former international cricketer Andrew McDonald as the assistant coach of the men's national team. The 38-year-old who represented Australia in four Tests, finished with a 15-year career that included 95 first-class appearances, 100 List A and 93 Twenty20 matches.

Justin Langer, the Australia head coach, welcomed his deputy, saying: "Andrew complements our coaching panel perfectly. I have no doubt his all-round knowledge and man management skills will be a positive addition to our team. The coaching success Andrew has enjoyed around the world in a relatively short period of time is testament to his skill, dedication and knowledge of the game," Langer said.

McDonald, who was recently appointed head coach of IPL team Rajasthan Royals, had been one of  the front-runners for the job since announcing his retirement as a player. He helped Victoria win the Sheffield Shield in his first year as a coach, and a Big Bash League title for Melbourne Renegades earlier this year. Ben Oliver, CA's Executive General Manager of National Teams expressed his excitement at the appointment, and what he anticipates McDonald will bring to the table. "We are excited to have Andrew join the Australian Men's Team. As a player, Andrew was an outstanding all-rounder, tactician and competitor and a popular teammate. And as a coach, he has demonstrated great leadership and enjoyed remarkable success in all formats. We are confident our playing group will grow under Andrew's mentorship. We are also proud that our world-class domestic system is providing a pathway to international coaching ranks," Ben Oliver, CA's Executive General Manager of National Teams.

"We were fortunate to have a strong list of candidates to choose from and I would personally like to thank all those who applied for the position of Senior Assistant Coach along with Cricket Victoria for their support of Andrew," Oliver said.