Hills teams up with Aussies

Former ECB batting coach Dene Hills has taken over from Mick Marshall as Australia's performance analyst.

Former ECB batting coach completes move back Down Under

Former ECB batting coach Dene Hills has completed his move back to Australia. Hills, a former Tasmania opener, was appointed England's batting coach in 2008, working alongside Andy Flower. But after two years working with the ECB he was appointed as Australia's performance analyst as a replacement Mick Marshall. However his move back Down Under was delayed after the ECB enforced a 90-day non-compete clause in his contract. "We knew he'd have a termination period, which we respectfully allowed him to complete," CA general manager of cricket Michael Brown told the Sydney Morning Herald. "We think he'll bring some local knowledge of England in the short-term but long-term he's a fantastic fit for the Australian cricket team." Hills follows bowling guru Troy Cooley in being lured back to Australia from the England backroom set-up.