Find me one cricket fan who watches the game because of the coach?
Cricket coaches, like umpires, administrators and wicket-keepers, are at their best when barely visible.
Up until Darren Lehmann took the reins in 2013, you would struggle to pick the coach out of a line-up.
Somewhere along the line, the Australian cricket coach has become the most important person in the game.
That needs to change.
Watch India’s Tour of England Live & On-Demand on Kayo. New to Kayo? Try 14-Days Free Now >
In footy codes, coaches have direct input into the tactics and decisions made at any given moment in a game. Master NRL coaches like Wayne Bennett and Craig Bellamy pull the strings before, during and after each game. They own the result and are arguably as important as their players in any given contest.
Cricket, it’s a totally different beast.
Until…
