Clint McKay Appointed As Interim Coach For Vanuatu Cricket

The former fast bowler of Australia Clint McKay has started second innings of his cricketing career. The flamboyant cricketer has been appointed as the interim coach of the Vanuatu Cricket Team. He already visited the team and set to take responsibility as early as possible. McKay replaced former head coach Peter Buchanan.

He has picked close to 100 wickets in the 50-over format and continues to be an integral part of the Australian side. He is also a handy bowler who can bat a bit. Though he has not managed to score 100s, he has scored about four 50s in first-class and has also made decent contributions in the other formats.

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The 36-year-old McKay played 59 one day internationals, six T20 internationals and one test match between 2009 and 2014. His last first-class match was less than two years ago for Leicestershire while he also played alongside Vanuatu skipper Patrick Matautaava in Melbourne.

Clint McKay knowledge is priceless – Dietz

McKay’s first assignment will be guiding Vanuatu through the first stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge. It forms the part of the qualification pathway to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. It is to be hosted in Malaysia, starting from September 16.

“Having Clint McKay join our team is a massive positive for us. Especially, going into such an important tournament. And also, he has over 10 years of international and domestic experience as player. And, has transitioned into his coaching career very well,” Dietz told rnz.co.nz.

“His knowledge particularly of 50 over cricket is priceless and for our guys to have this time with him will improve their skills and knowledge of the game. And also, he is always popular as a player as a team man and a natural leader are his attributes off the field that he will bring to the boys.

Vanuatu is a South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands that stretch 1,300 kilometres. McKay’s appointment comes after former national head coach and high-performance manager Peter Buchanan resigned for personal reasons after seven months in charge.

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