Troy Cooley

Australia's assistant coach David Saker steps down months ahead of the World Cup

Saker, who performed a similar role with England before joining the Australian set-up in 2016, resigned after lengthy talks with coach Justin Langer.

Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann takes up new job of grooming young cricketing talent in country

Lehmann, who worked with National Cricket Centre in Brisbane before taking charge of the national team, will oversee the development of the National Performance Squad (NPS)

Australia appoint former captain Ricky Ponting as assistant coach for triangular T20 series against England, New Zealand

Ponting has been brought into the coaching setup as Graeme Hick, David Saker and Brad Haddin will leave early to begin preparations for Australia’s tour of South Africa in March.

Bowlers do not practise yorkers enough in nets: Glenn McGrath

Asked to define the role of a chief coach and a team director, McGrath said: "I do not know if what Ravi is doing is different to what a team coach will do. I do not know what the job description is for Ravi. If he is not, then I do not know again."

Cooley appointed Australia's interim coach for tour of SA

Cooley previously acted as Australia's head coach when he took up the role for the last three one-day matches during Australia's 6-1 away series victory over England in 2009.