By using this website you agree that we use cookies. You can find out more in the privacy policy.

The National Times - Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Haddin to coach NSW

Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Haddin to coach NSW

SPORTS 18.03.2026
Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Haddin to coach NSW
Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Haddin to coach NSW / Photo: © AFP

Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was appointed head coach of New South Wales on Wednesday, vowing to bring "an aura" back to the struggling team.

Change text size:

Haddin replaces Greg Shipperd who was sacked midway through the season with NSW failing to fire in the domestic Sheffield Shield.

He got the nod after reportedly receiving high-level endorsements from former Test captains Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh.

"Wearing the baggy blue was incredibly special and gave me some of the greatest memories of my career," said Haddin of his playing time with NSW.

"I am looking forward to working with our current crop of talented players to bring back an aura to NSW cricket and to have a team with a formidable, distinctive style of play we can all be proud of."

The appointment continues Haddin's rise through coaching ranks, having previously served as an assistant in the Australian teams under Darren Lehmann and Justin Langer.

He also worked under Trevor Bayliss at Indian Premier League sides Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings.

Haddin played 66 Tests and 126 ODIs before his retirement in 2015.

R.Hawkins--TNT

Featured

China coach says team on right track despite Asian Cup heartache

China coach Ante Milicic said his "brave" team was tracking in the right direction despite their crushing loss to Australia in the Women's Asian Cup semi-finals.

Resilient Australia 'need to be better' in Women's Asian Cup final

Australia coach Joe Montemurro praised his team's resilience after they ground into the Women's Asian Cup final, but said they know "deep down in their hearts" it was not an ideal performance.

Gio Reyna picked for US squad as Pochettino says World Cup roster still 'open'

Mauricio Pochettino included out-of-favor midfielder Giovanni Reyna alongside Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie in his squad for the United States' final pre-World Cup friendlies Tuesday, as he warned players that every place remains up for grabs in this summer's roster.

PSG, Real Madrid and Arsenal march into Champions League last eight

Holders Paris Saint-Germain, record 15-time winners Real Madrid and Arsenal surged into the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday, while Sporting produced a brilliant comeback in Portugal to end Bodo/Glimt's remarkable run.

Change text size: