Steindl staying with Scotland

Head coach Peter Steindl has agreed a three-year contract extension to keep him at the Scotland helm until December 2014.

Scotland boss rewarded with three-year contract extension

Head coach Peter Steindl has agreed a three-year contract extension to keep him at the Scotland helm until December 2014. Cricket Scotland acted after a run of 11 wins from 15 one-day games against associate sides, as well as finishing runners-up in both the World Cricket League Division 1 and Intercontinental Cup. Steindl has been in charge since 2008 and his new contract was confirmed on the eve of the national team's departure on a seven-week tour of UAE and Sri Lanka. Chief executive Roddy Smith said: "We are delighted that Peter has agreed to a contract extension.

Continuity vital

"Continuity is vital as we look to progress with a young side that Peter has developed into a cohesive and competitive unit. "He has formed an excellent management team with captain Gordon Drummond and we all look forward to working together in the next few important years." Australian-born Steindl added: "I am delighted to be given the opportunity by Cricket Scotland to continue working with the Scotland team. "I have enjoyed the challenges that this position has brought. "I am committed to working hard with my support staff, Gordon and the team to build upon the improvements we have made over the last two years."