Australia bowling coach David Saker has resigned less than three months before the team’s World Cup title defence in England. Governing body Cricket Australia said Saker, who succeeded Craig McDermott in 2016, had resigned “effective immediately” and would be replaced by Troy Cooley for upcoming one-day international series against India and Pakistan. AdvertisingWhile Australia completed a dominant 2-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka earlier this week, the team’s bowlers have been under fire during a disappointing home summer. They were upstaged by India’s potent seamers in a 2-1 Test series loss to Virat Kohli’s team, Australia’s first defeat to an Asian side on home pitches. Head coach Justin Langer said he and Saker had been talking about his position for several months.

Source: Indian Express February 07, 2019 05:41 UTC