Aussies call for McDermott

Australia have appointed former paceman Craig McDermott as their new bowling coach.

Former paceman to join national team as bowling coach

Australia have appointed former paceman Craig McDermott as their new bowling coach. The Aussies find themselves in fifth place in the Test rankings following their Ashes defeat on home soil, with tours of Sri Lanka and South Africa upcoming. McDermott, who took 291 Test wickets in 71 Tests between 1984 and 1996, will replace Troy Cooley in the role as assistant to head coach Tim Nielsen. "It's great to be back as part of the Australian team set-up again and I can't wait to get started working with the bowlers and the rest of the team," McDermott said. "We've got some challenging tours ahead in the coming months but I'm excited at the opportunity to be part of the group that helps get Australia back to number one in all forms of cricket." "His impressive record as an international player, during which he successfully overcame a number of setbacks, combined with his recent record at the Cricket Australia centre of excellence and with the Australia team in Bangladesh, all impressed (upon) us that he was the outstanding candidate for this role," said CA general manager Michael Brown "He will provide valuable support to the new Test captain Michael Clarke, coach Tim Nielsen and the playing group."