Decision on new coach in ‘coming weeks’: CA

Captain and deputy to be also named before England tour

April 20, 2018 08:51 pm | Updated 08:54 pm IST - Sydney

 Darren Lehmann. File

Darren Lehmann. File

Cricket Australia said on Friday a decision on who will replace national coach Darren Lehmann will be made “in coming weeks”.

The CA Board met and discussed the process through which a new coach, as well as the captain and deputy of the men’s one-day team will be named prior to the team’s tour to England in early June.

Board chairman David Peever said recommendations for preferred candidates for the leadership positions will be ratified before being publicly announced.

“The Board has asked management to provide recommendations regarding candidates for the men’s head coach, ODI captain and ODI vice-captain,” Peever said in a statement.

“The Board is anticipating receiving these recommendations in the coming weeks, with a view to making appointments ahead of the ODI tour to the UK.

“Once these appointments have been endorsed and finalised, announcements can then be made.”

Wicket-keeper Tim Paine has been confirmed as Test captain for the immediate future, however his involvement in the five ODI and one T20I England campaign remains unclear.

Former Test players Justin Langer, Jason Gillespie and Ricky Ponting have all been linked as potential candidates to replace Lehmann.

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