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Chris Rogers, the former Test opener, has been appointed Cricket Australia's (CA) new high-performance coach in a role where he will help develop the country's precocious talent.
The 40-year-old retired at the end of the 2015 Ashes after playing 25 Tests and scoring four centuries at an average of 42.87. Rogers has been involved in multiple coaching roles since then and been a respected commentator on ABC radio.
Pat Howard, CA's executive general manager of team performance, said Rogers was an "outstanding addition". "Chris brings thoughtfulness, persistence and passion to the role and combines this with a strong intellect," he said on Wednesday (March 14). "We're looking forward to having Chris work with Australia's next generation and watching him develop as a coach.
"We are confident he can have a big impact in moulding our rising stars into future international cricketers," he added. "He has a wealth of cricket experience that will be invaluable to the players he will be working with. He enjoyed a successful career at both international and first-class level, succeeding in Australia and overseas"
After playing just a sole Test match in 2008, Rogers seemed destined to being a one-Test wonder before being surprisingly selected for the 2013 Ashes in England. Amid a tumultuous time in Australian cricket, with the team losing six straight Tests marked by the sacking of coach Mickey Arthur, Rogers brought stability and experience to the team.
During his Test rebirth, Rogers was an invaluable member of a resurgent Australian team that whitewashed England 5-0 in the 2013-14 Ashes and regained the No.1 Test ranking.
Since retiring, Rogers has been involved with CA's pathways program, including as assistant coach at the recent Under 19 Cricket World Cup, and the English County system. In his new role, Rogers will concentrate on the batting alongside fellow high-performance coach Ryan Harris, who will develop the bowlers.
He will start in May and has been contracted for two years.
(CRICBUZZ)
