Published: Apr 26, 2016, 06:21 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 26, 2016, 06:21 PM (IST)
Melbourne: Former South Africa pace spearhead Allan Donald is likely to join the Australian squad as a bowling coach for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka and South Africa. If chosen, Donald would fill the post left by former bowling coach Craig McDermott, who stepped down following the conclusion of the World Twenty20,cricket.com.au reported. Earlier this month, Western Australia bowling coach Adam Griffith was roped in for the forthcoming tri-series in West Indies, which will also feature South Africa. Live Cricket Scorecard: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rising Pune Supergiants, IPL 2016, Match 22 at Hyderabad
Meanwhile, former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie is also believed to be among the frontrunners for the full-time bowling coach role in the national side. Donald’s coaching role dates back to 2007, when he served as the temporary bowling coach for England. He had bagged 330 Test wickets for Australia in his illustrious career. Australia will play three Tests, five ODIs and two T20Is between July and September against Sri Lanka followed by an ODI series in South Africa in September. READ: Fanie de Villiers does not believe the reasons behind Allan Donald’s resignation as South Africa Bowling coach
Earlier, former South African fast bowler Fanie de Villiers had claimed that he does not believe the reasons behind Allan Donald’s sudden resignation as South Africa’s bowling coach after four years at the helm. Former South Africa pace spearhead Donald on Tuesday shocked with his decision to step down from his post. He was appointed in June 2011 as part of Gary Kirsten’s management team and continued in the role under Russell Domingo from August 2013.
