“It’s an exciting opportunity to coach a successful franchise like TKR in the Hero CPL”

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Former Australia opening batsman Simon Katich has been appointed as the Trinbago Knight Riders’ head coach for the upcoming edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

Katich will replace Simon Helmot, who held the position for three years before stepping down in order to become the head coach of Bangladesh’s high performance program.

“It’s an exciting opportunity to coach a successful franchise like TKR in the Hero CPL and also great to extend the association with the Knight Rider Family from KKR to TKR,” Katich said.

After concluding his playing career, Katich has held leadership roles in cricket and AFL side Greater Western Sydney.

Currently, he is the assistant coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, the Kolkata Knight Riders.