The Sydney Thunder’s WBBL boss Trevor Griffin has turn out to be the second elite coach sacked by Cricket NSW within the house of six weeks.
The resolution to fireplace Griffin follows a lacklustre WBBL marketing campaign wherein the Thunder gained solely considered one of 14 matches and completed final on the ladder.
The disappointing season got here regardless of the return of famous person Rachael Haynes and adopted on from a second-last end within the earlier event.
In an announcement on Tuesday morning, the Thunder mentioned the time was proper for a change.
The Thunder’s second WBBL coach, Griffin assumed the function in 2019 and took the facet to the title the next yr.
He oversaw the event of younger abilities together with Phoebe Litchfield and Hannah Darlington, who each made their Twenty20 International debut throughout his tenure.
“It’s been an amazing opportunity and one I’m incredibly proud of: a huge honour, and I’ve built memories and friendships for life,” Griffin mentioned of his time on the Thunder.
“I’m excited to see what the future holds for everyone.”
The Thunder are but to announce Griffin’s substitute.
Griffin’s dismissal follows that of Phil Jaques, who was eliminated as NSW’s Sheffield Shield and Marsh Cup coach after the Blues sat backside of each ladders with the Big Bash break approaching.
Sydney Sixers males’s coach Greg Shipperd is changing Jaques on an interim foundation for the rest of the summer season.
