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Graeme West Appointed Director of High Performance at Cricket Ireland

Graeme West Appointed Director of High Performance at Cricket Ireland

By September 7, 2024 0

Graeme West, the current Cricket West Indies (CWI) high-performance manager, is set to take over as director of high performance at Cricket Ireland (CI) next month. West brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked closely with young talent from across the West Indies during his stint with CWI that started in 2012.

In 2016, West coached the West Indies team that lifted the Under-19 World Cup. After working with the U-19 and ‘A’ teams, his current role as high-performance manager included setting up academy programs and building a pool of coaches. He is expected to have a similar profile in Ireland.

Before joining CWI, West spent five years at the Middlesex academy, where he worked with Ireland internationals Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie, Andrew Poynter, and Stuart Poynter. West has not played any top-flight cricket but holds a Level 4 ECB coaching qualification.

“I am delighted to be joining Cricket Ireland as the organization continues to grow and strengthen,” West said in a statement. “The Strategic Plan for 2024-27 is incredibly exciting, and I look forward to applying my experience and philosophy to the wealth of talent and expertise that has been assembled as we further establish Ireland as a major cricketing nation.”

Warren Deutrom, the chief executive at CI, said the appointment was a step towards Ireland becoming a “fit-for-purpose Full Member.”

“When we set out to create and recruit for the role, the profile, initiative, and experience that Graeme possesses is exactly what we were looking for,” Deutrom said. “We knew that in order to be successful in this new role, the candidate required leadership experience, exceptional people skills, and the ability to be a mentor as much as a manager. In Graeme, we believe we have found that candidate.”

“As an organization, we are going through a process of reviewing and evolving our operations to ensure we are fit-for-purpose as a Full Member in a rapidly changing environment. One of the strategic decisions we made was to acknowledge the scale and scope of our work has outgrown our pre-Full Member structures.”

The senior men’s team has a busy few weeks ahead, with a white-ball tour of the UAE to play South Africa later this month. The senior women’s team is set to host England for three ODIs and two ODIs starting Saturday.

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Waqar Younis Set to Become Pakistan Cricket's Cricketing Supremo

Waqar Younis Set to Become Pakistan Cricket’s Cricketing Supremo

By July 30, 2024 0

Waqar Younis, the legendary Pakistani fast bowler, is poised to return to the helm of Pakistan cricket in a pivotal role as the board’s cricketing supremo. This appointment marks a significant shift in the PCB’s leadership structure, with Younis assuming responsibility for all cricketing matters, including selection, high performance, and pathways.

The appointment comes at a crucial time for Pakistan cricket, as the team embarks on a packed schedule in the coming months. They face Bangladesh in a two-Test series in August, followed by a three-Test tour of England in October. The year ends with a two-Test series in South Africa over Christmas and New Year’s.

In addition to these international commitments, Pakistan will host a triangular ODI series with South Africa and New Zealand, the 2025 Champions Trophy, and an eight-match white-ball series in New Zealand in March 2025. The domestic schedule has also been expanded, with three new tournaments added to the calendar.

Younis’s appointment is expected to bring stability and expertise to the PCB’s cricketing operations. He has previously served as bowling or assistant coach across three stints with the Pakistan side, as well as head coach twice. His last assignment with the team was as bowling coach under Misbah-ul-Haq’s coaching regime after the 2019 World Cup.

However, this new role will be the first time Younis takes on such a broad remit. He will be tasked with balancing the demands of Pakistan’s international schedule with the increasing popularity of T20 leagues worldwide, which has led to a growing demand for Pakistani players.

The PCB has been without a chief executive officer since Wasim Khan left the board under Ramiz Raja’s tenure as PCB chairman. Raja folded the executive role into the chairmanship, but PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is keen to appoint a former cricketer to take over cricketing matters, leaving him to focus on the running of the board.

Younis’s appointment is expected to be finalized soon, although a few issues still need to be resolved. The exact nature of his role may change once the appointment is made permanent, with the possibility of a title similar to that of Robert Key, managing director at the ECB.

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Australia's Swimming Dominance: A Pipeline of Talent

Australia’s Swimming Dominance: A Pipeline of Talent

By July 29, 2024 0

Australia’s swimming dominance stems from a meticulously designed talent pipeline that identifies and nurtures young swimmers from a young age. With a population of just 27 million, Australia faces stiff competition from swimming powerhouses like the United States and China. To overcome this challenge, the country has implemented a comprehensive system that ensures a steady flow of world-class swimmers.

The Australian swimming structure revolves around eight high-performance centers, known as performance hubs, located across different states. These hubs collaborate with swimming clubs and state talent leagues to identify promising young swimmers. National youth technical leads work closely with coaches at these clubs to monitor and develop young talent.

At around age 13-14 for girls and 14-15 for boys, swimmers are invited to participate in national event camps. These camps focus on stroke-specific development and provide young swimmers with access to expert coaching and training facilities. The goal is to identify and nurture swimmers with exceptional talent and competitive intelligence.

The Australian system also emphasizes multi-sport development, recognizing that early specialization can hinder long-term success. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in other sports to develop their overall athleticism and competitive spirit.

As swimmers progress through the system, they are supported by a network of highly skilled coaches. Australia boasts some of the world’s best coaches, who work collaboratively with the national team to ensure that swimmers receive the highest level of training and support.

The success of Australia’s swimming pipeline was evident at the Tokyo Olympics, where the country won nine gold medals, finishing second only to the United States. At the Paris Olympics, Australia has already matched the United States with two gold medals.

The Australian swimming structure is a testament to the country’s commitment to excellence in the sport. By investing in talent identification, stroke-specific development, and a collaborative coaching network, Australia has created a system that consistently produces world-class swimmers.

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Melbourne BBL Clubs Appoint High Performance Managers to Boost Performance

Melbourne BBL Clubs Appoint High Performance Managers to Boost Performance

By May 13, 2024 0

Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars have appointed Wade Seccombe and Clint McKay as their respective high performance managers in a bid to enhance their on-field performance.

Seccombe, who guided Brisbane Heat to the BBL title this year, will join Renegades later this month. McKay, a former Australian fast bowler, will transition from his role as Stars’ bowling coach to the newly created position.

These appointments aim to foster greater alignment between the BBL clubs and Cricket Victoria’s high performance program led by Graham Manou. Seccombe and McKay will focus on talent management, identification, and development, with an emphasis on T20 skills.

Previously, the BBL clubs operated independently in list management decisions. However, the new roles are expected to facilitate collaboration, as evidenced by the recent recruitment of Josh Brown by both Renegades and Victoria.

Seccombe’s immediate task will be to oversee the appointment of a new head coach for Renegades following David Saker’s dismissal. Shane Watson and Cameron White have been linked to the role.

McKay’s experience as a bowling coach and involvement in Stars’ draft strategy will be invaluable in his new capacity. He has also assisted Australia’s coaching staff as a stand-in white-ball bowling coach.

“It is really pleasing to have two people of Clint and Wade’s calibre joining our cricket performance program,” said Manou. “They will play a vital role in talent management and identification, with a specific focus on T20 skills and potential.”

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