Ireland Men's Head Coach Heinrich Malan Signs Two-Year Contract Extension
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Ireland Men's head coach Heinrich Malan has extended his contract by two years, keeping him in the role until mid-2027. Malan, 43, who became head coach in January 2022, will lead Ireland through crucial campaigns, including the qualification for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Malan expressed his delight at the extension, emphasizing the stability it brings to the squad and coaching staff. He highlighted the progress made in building a sustainable three-format team and developing players' ability to read and adapt to game situations.
He Said :- “I am delighted with the extension as it provides the squad and coaching staff a great deal more certainty as we build upon the foundations we have put in place over the last two years.
“We are now a three-format squad and – despite our smaller talent pool to draw from compared to other Full Members – we have been gradually building a sustainable structure that ensures we can continue to compete and improve on all three fronts."
Richard Holdsworth, High Performance Director of Cricket Ireland, praised Malan’s effective communication and strategic planning, noting the significant improvements in the T20 format and the team's overall professionalism.
As Ireland gears up for the T20 World Cup and beyond, Malan’s extended tenure aims to build on recent successes and focus on World Cup qualification.
🤝 CONTRACT EXTENDED
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