Former Proteas ODI captain Johan Botha has been appointed to a high-profile coaching position in Australian cricket.
The deal will see the former off-spinner in charge of the Brisbane Heat in the BBL for the next three years.ODI captain Johan Botha has been appointed to the high-profile position of Brisbane Heat and Queensland Bulls head coach in Australia.
The 42-year-old represented the Proteas in 123 matches between 2005 and 2012. He captained the Proteas ODI team on 10 occasions.Queensland Cricket chief executive Terry Svenson said Botha stood out among all the applicants because of his experience and knowledge of the game, as well as his familiarity with Australian cricket, having moved Down Under more than 10 years ago. He became an Australian citizen in 2016.
“There is a lot to look forward to for Queensland Cricket and I can’t wait to hit the ground running in what will be an exciting and fulfilling challenge,’’ Botha told “The Bulls have strong ties to success, and I have no doubt the playing group already aspire to be deeply competitive this summer.
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