Howard relish new responsibility


Cricket Australia have chosen former rugby union international Pat Howard as the new general manager of team presentation.

Howard, who went on to become the Australian Rugby Union high presentation manager, will oversee the head coach, captain, chairman of selectors and team manager as part of his role.

State cricket managers will also work intimately with Howard as part of a co-ordinate focus to expand international players from home ranks.

Howard said he was involved by the chance to co-ordinate an included approach to Australian cricket high presentation.

"The time of the new role off the back of Argus evaluation makes this an thrilling time in Australian cricket," said Howard, who spent a spell playing and then coaching in England at Leicester.

"It is a great opportunity for anybody involved in sports leadership."

Cricket Australia chief decision-making James Sutherland said there was strong attention in the vacancy for a full-time national selector and other selectors along with a head coach.

Sutherland said the organisations are pleased with the appointment of Howard.

"He has a background of achievement as a player, selector and coach, as well as 20 Tests as an Australian player, as well as playing and coaching achievement with the Leicester Tigers in England and was a high presentation GM with the ARU," said Sutherland.

"He brings vital qualities in what is a essential new role with a singular center on Australian team presentation.

"His priority will be ensure that all of Australia's high presentation cricket program fit together in a manner that helps us make the best men's and women's teams in the world."

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