Sydney: Cricket Australia on Wednesday extended the tenure of men’s team head coach Andrew McDonald till the end of the 2027 season, meaning he will oversee the team’s defence of the one-day World Cup in South Africa.
McDonald was appointed as head coach after Justin Langer’s tumultuous departure in early 2022 and has since steered the men’s team to notable achievements. Under his guidance, Australia secured the World Test Championship and the 50-over World Cup and also retained the Ashes in England.
The extension will help McDonald to be in charge of the side till the defence of the one-day World Cup title in 2027 and in their effort to regain T20 World Cup and Champion’s Trophy next year.
Since McDonald became coach Australia has won their maiden World Test Championship, won the 50-over World Cup in India, and retained the Ashes last year in England.
“I am very fortunate to have an exceptional group of leaders, players, coaches and staff who are fully invested in the ongoing well-being, success and development of this group,” McDonald said.
“The professionalism, commitment and experience of my fellow coaches and the wider staff have ensured the journey has been extremely successful but just as importantly created a culture of unity, trust and inclusivity.
“International cricket has many challenges for all teams and I am particularly proud how the group, players and staff, across all formats have navigated those together.”
McDonald faces one of the toughest assignments of his tenure, trying to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy over India.
The five-Test series begins on November 22 in Perth, with India claiming famous series victories on the previous two tours in Australia.
Australia has not won a Border-Gavaskar series since the 2014-15 summer, when they defeated India 2-0 in a four-Test series.
