Heinrich Malan (6 April 1981) is a South African cricket coach and former first-class cricketer.[3] He is the current head coach of Irish cricket team.[4]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 April 1981 Pretoria, South Africa |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium |
| Role | Batsman, coach |
| Head coaching information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2013–2019 | Central Districts Stags |
| 2019–2022[1] | Auckland Aces |
| 2022–present | Ireland[2] |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 16 May 2022 | |
Coaching career
editHe was head coach of Central Districts Stags from June 2013 to March 2019, coaching the side to five national titles - the one-day Ford Trophy in 2014/15 and 2015/16, Burger King Super Smash T20 in 2018/19, and first-class Plunket Shield in 2019/19.
In April 2019 he was appointed head coach of the Auckland Aces (Auckland Cricket Association).[5][6]
In January 2022, Cricket Ireland appointed Malan as the head coach of Irish cricket team for a three-year contract.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Auckland Aces coach Heinrich Malan to leave role to take charge of Ireland men". Stuff. 4 January 2022.
- ^ "Heinrich Malan: Ireland name South African as new cricket head coach on initial three-year contract". Sky Sports. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Heinrich Malan". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "Heinrich Malan appointed Ireland head coach". CricBuzz. 4 January 2022.
- ^ Central take a risk on new head coach Malan
- ^ "Heinrich Malan appointed as Auckland Aces Head Coach". 29 April 2019.
- ^ Townsend, David. "Heinrich Malan punt as head coach shows Irish cricket is putting ambition ahead of experience". Independent.ie. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
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