Cricket NSW have turned to the tried and examined palms of Greg Shipperd to revive the state’s fortunes after final season’s winless Sheffield Shield marketing campaign.
Shipperd took cost of the Blues on an interim foundation when Phil Jaques was axed as head coach final November.
The 66-year-old has now been handed a everlasting function with NSW and can hope to get the Blues not off course.
Shipperd – as soon as dubbed the “Wayne Bennett of cricket” by former Australia allrounder Dan Christian – led Victoria to 4 Sheffield Shield titles in a 12-year affiliation with the Vics, earlier than being appointed Sydney Sixers coach in August 2015.
He led the Sixers to consecutive BBL titles in 2019-20 and 2020-21 and can stay in that function as he makes an attempt to show NSW round in all codecs.
“I have enjoyed immensely my involvement with NSW cricket over the past eight seasons,” Shipperd stated in a press release on Sunday.
“I feel I can make a contribution to this current playing group as they embark on an exciting future.
“The NSW cricket system stays robust and enjoys a storied historical past of excellence.
“I am drawn to providing my experiences to meet the expectations of that history.”
The Blues’ struggles within the Sheffield Shield have been mirrored within the 50-over format, during which they gained simply two one-day video games final season.
“Greg’s record as a senior coach speaks for itself, his passion for delivering success for NSW is evident,” Cricket NSW efficiency boss Greg Mail stated.
“We discussed the role with a number of highly credentialed domestic and international coaches, and it quickly became apparent Greg was the right person to lead us forward.
“I’m trying ahead to constructing the teaching crew round Greg and dealing carefully with him.
“No one here is happy with our recent performances, and we are determined to do what it takes to improve.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
