Zimbabwe Batting Coach Lance Klusener Resigns Ahead Of T20 World Cup, the former South African all-rounder has resigned from his post following a mutual settlement with Zimbabwe Cricket.
Intensifying Your Preparations For The World Cup:-
His resignation will come as a major setback for Zimbabwe, as they ramp up their preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup starting October 16 in Australia.
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Klusener’s decision was influenced by his desire to pursue other professional commitments around the world. A statement issued by Zimbabwe Cricket said.
Lance Klusener is leaving his role as Zimbabwe’s senior men’s batting coach with immediate effect, following a mutual agreement with Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC).
Affect their full-time availability:-
“According to his agent, the decision follows Klusener’s desire to pursue professional engagements around the world that will affect his full-time availability for national team events.”
Zimbabwe Cricket’s Managing Director Givemore Makoni also commented on Klusener’s departure, saying. “We are grateful to Lance for everything he has contributed during his time with us.
That includes helping us qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, which is going on in Australia. Some days.
He could not continue with us on a full-time basis:-
“Unfortunately, due to his pressing commitments elsewhere. He could not continue with us on a full-time basis. And we agreed that his contract would have to be terminated in the best interest of both parties.
We wish him all the best as he pursues new endeavors,” he concluded.
Klusener joined the team as batting coach in March this year, having previously held the role between 2016 and 2018.
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Zimbabwe has been drawn in Group B of the first round along with Ireland, West Indies, and Scotland. He will start his campaign against Ireland on 17 October.
