Former Australian paceman Jason
Gillespie has been appointed an assistant coach for Australia
A's tour of Zimbabwe this month, Cricket Australia said today.
Gillespie, who captured 259 Test wickets for Australia in a 10-year career, will support head coach Troy Cooley on the month-long tour, which includes one-day and four-day matches.
Gillespie, 36, joins former Test players Justin Langer, Darren Lehmann and Craig McDermott in national and state level coaching roles.
"CA feels this A tour presents a good opportunity to further enhance Jason's elite coaching experience," CA general manager Michael Brown said.
"Jason has recently coached in Zimbabwe and understands the conditions we'll face there. Many of the young up-and-coming players he'll be working with followed his successful international career as schoolboys. AFP
Gillespie, who captured 259 Test wickets for Australia in a 10-year career, will support head coach Troy Cooley on the month-long tour, which includes one-day and four-day matches.
Gillespie, 36, joins former Test players Justin Langer, Darren Lehmann and Craig McDermott in national and state level coaching roles.
"CA feels this A tour presents a good opportunity to further enhance Jason's elite coaching experience," CA general manager Michael Brown said.
"Jason has recently coached in Zimbabwe and understands the conditions we'll face there. Many of the young up-and-coming players he'll be working with followed his successful international career as schoolboys. AFP
