Australia appoint McDonald as head coach

Cricket Australia appointed Andrew McDonald as their national team head coach on Wednesday, two months after the shock departure of Justin Langer.

McDonald, 40, secured a four-year contract after winning praise for his performance as interim coach since Langer’s abrupt resignation on February 5 shook the cricket world.

“It’s an exciting opportunity, exciting role, and I am really happy, happy and grateful,” McDonald told reporters after being appointed.

McDonald returned last week from the side’s successful Pakistan tour where they won the Test series and the sole Twenty20. – AFP