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Sarah Taylor appointed as Team Abu Dhabi assistant coach for T10 League

Taylor set to be joined by England's Liam Livingstone and West Indies legend Chris Gayle at the Team Abu Dhabi franchise; wicketkeeper made her playing comeback earlier this summer, representing Welsh Fire in The Hundred

Friday 29 October 2021 17:25, UK

Welsh fire keeper Sarah Taylor runs out Superchargers batter Laura Wolvaardt during The Hundred match between Northern Superchargers Women and Welsh Fire Women at Emerald Headingley Stadium on July 24, 2021 in Leed
Image: Sarah Taylor resumed her playing career by keeping wicket for Welsh Fire this summer in The Hundred

Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has been appointed as assistant coach by Team Abu Dhabi for the upcoming T10 League.

Taylor is already a specialist coach with the Sussex men's team and has been regarded as one of the best wicketkeepers in the game.

She is only the second woman to be appointed to a coaching role in men's franchise cricket, following the appointment of Julia Price as Brisbane Heat assistant in December 2019.

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Sarah Taylor told Sky Sports earlier this summer that she is loving playing for Welsh Fire in The Hundred and is also enjoying coaching the wicketkeepers in Sussex's men's team

Taylor will work alongside head coach Paul Farbrace during the tournament which begins in November, as well as former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener, who is also on the staff.

The 32-year-old won two World Cups and the Women's World T20 in a career that saw her make 226 appearances for England before retiring from international duty for health reasons in 2019.

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Liam Livingstone is due to play for the Team Abu Dhabi franchise, with Chris Gayle also in the squad.

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