Heinrich Malan, has agreed to stay on as head cricket coach of Ireland until the middle of 2027. He has agreed to a two-year increase with the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in mind.
Before becoming Ireland’s head coach, Malan spent a lot of time teaching in New Zealand. He used to bat in the middle of the order and bowl medium-fast. From 2005 to 2009, he played first-class cricket in South Africa.
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Under the 43-year-old coach, who was hired in March 2022, Ireland made it to the T20 World Cricket Cup in 2022 and 2024. However, they lost the ICC World Cup qualifications in the Cricket World Cup in 2023.
Therefore, the main goal during Malan’s extension will be to make sure that Ireland makes it to the big event. 2027 World Cup that South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Malan’s reign also included Ireland men’s first Test victory. It was when they defeated Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi in March.
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Malan expressed his excitement about the next three years and how Ireland will grow in all three forms.
“I am very happy with the extension because it gives the players and coaching staff a lot more security as we build on what we have done in the last two years.”
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Malan also said that Ireland has been “gradually building a sustainable structure” that lets the team play all three types of football.
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Ireland will begin T20 World Cup action at next month’s tournament with their first game against India. It will be taking place in New York on 5 June. They are in Group A with the USA, Canada, India, and Pakistan.
Malan’s deal comes after Ireland’s players negotiated and got new central contracts with pay raises.
Director Richard Holdsworth, said the decision to extend Malan’s contract had been “very straightforward.”
“Heinrich’s communication has been excellent with players and support personnel, ensuring greater clarity in roles, responsibilities and key planning processes,” said Holdsworth.
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Holdsworth also praised Malan’s research, saying “His research into what world-class looks like, and the data he has gathered around the T20 format globally. He has led to the production of a blueprint for the Ireland Men’s team, which is now showing signs of success”
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