McDermott departure leaves http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 in hunt for a new bowling coach – Cricket News Update
Australian bowling coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Craig-John-McDermott-c51704, has left his post with the national team only after a year in charge, citing hectic scheduling for the Aussies as an important factor for his surprising decision.
"It has been a very difficult decision to leave my position as the bowling coach of the Australian cricket team, a job I have thoroughly enjoyed since beginning 12 months ago," McDermott said. "However the team's schedule is a particularly busy one and after looking at the upcoming touring demands, I felt this to be the right decision from a personal and professional point of view.
After working with his home side on an interim basis in May 2011 for their tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Troy-James-Cooley-c94429.
He beat stiff competition from old competitor and South African legendary pacer, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978.
McDermott has had the pleasure of working with some of Australia’s promising youngsters, including the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Pattinson-c1653. Both have made a telling mark since making their debuts and are widely considered to have gained immense understanding of the game after working closely with the former Test player.
However, his decision has come as a surprise, considering the remarked improvements made by the former no.1 ranked Test side, following their Ashes debacles in 2010-2011. The 47-year-old, who had been a central figure for the Aussies in the past – having taken 291 wickets in 71 matches, feels that it will be difficult for him to travel with the squad and wants the management to make the replacement soon in order for the team to prepare adequately for the next Ashes series in 2013.
The Down Under giants will play http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760, after which will prepare for the all important clashes with the English contingent next year.
“…We completely understand and respect Craig's decision. The international schedule is a particularly busy one and family must always come first," said Australian coach http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mickey-Arthur-c1969.
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