http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Stephen-John-Rixon-c91144 on board - Cricket News Update
In spite of his contract concluding after the arrival of Mickey Arthur, fielding Coach http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Harold-William-Stephenson-c61707 Rixon undoubtedly has made his own place in the Australian management and might find his stint extended, according to the new Head Coach.
Rixon was appointed as the fielding mentor for the Kangaroos for their trips against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 and despite being as the front runner for the head coach position, the appointment of Arthur has allowed the 57-year-old to lose out on his role
with the national team.
However, with the Aussies improving immensely in the fielding department, his significance to the side is already been appreciated with Arthur himself claiming that he would like to work with Rixon, who will prove a great addition to the supporting staff.
"Steve's not with us at the moment, I'm going to meet with Steve and have a chat with him and see where that takes us," Arthur said. "I need to build a relationship with the support staff, and the support staff we've got I've been really impressed with so
far, they've certainly ticked all the boxes I want. Steve's an unbelievable cricket coach and a fantastic man, and we'll meet.”
After impressive showings in their recent away tours, the Kangaroo now gear up for a hectic summer which sees them battle the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750.
While the Kiwis lock horns in a short two-Test match series, the Men In Blue will gear up for a bigger challenge which sees them take on the Australians in four five-day games.
The appointment of Arthur has been welcome news for the Kangaroos, and he has been offered considerable support from the players after performing ably under the same roles with South Africa and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Western-Australia-c865.
Same is the case with Rixon, where the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377 all have supported his initial selection as the fielding coach as he brings so much more with his innovative techniques.
"I don't what the situation is with Steve right now, but he's a good taskmaster, he makes you do your work and makes it enjoyable as well," Ponting said.
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