The Melbourne Renegades have appointed Australian assistant coach Gavan Twining as the club’s Head Coach for Weber WBBL|12.
Gavan Twining appointed WBBL|12 Head Coach
Twining joins the Renegades following a successful period with the Australian Women’s team, where he was part of the coaching staff that helped Australia claim the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title.
Twining will join the Renegades camp in Melbourne following Australia’s upcoming series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. He will return to his duties with Cricket Australia at the end of the WBBL season.
Twining replaces championship-winning coach Simon Helmot, who departed the Renegades during the off-season to take up another franchise coaching position overseas.
Renegades High Performance Manager and former Australian player Clint McKay will lead the team during the upcoming Spring Challenge.
Melbourne Renegades General Manager Max Abbott said:
“Gavan is an outstanding addition to our WBBL program, bringing World Cup winning experience to our group.
“There's already a very positive environment within the squad and we felt Gavan was the best person to continue building on that working with the experienced leaders we have in the squad."
“While Gavan completes his Australian commitments, we are really comfortable that Clint McKay can oversee the preparation for the Spring Challenge as coach and ensure we are ready to go for the opening game on October 29."
Twining said:
“I’m really excited to be joining the Melbourne Renegades and getting to work with this playing group.
“The Renegades have a strong foundation and a talented squad, and I’m looking forward to helping the players take the next step and build on the success the club has had.
“Having been part of the Australian team’s World Cup campaign, I’m excited to bring those experiences into the Renegades environment and help produce performances that our members and fans can be proud of.”
Tickets for WBBL|12 are on sale now.
Melbourne Renegades WBBL Fixtures
Thurs 29 October @ 3:40pm: v Sydney Thunder - Junction Oval
Sat 31 October @ 7:10pm: v Perth Scorchers – WACA Ground
Weds 4 November @ 7:10pm v Hobart Hurricanes – Bellerive Oval
Sat 7 November @ 3:40pm v Adelaide Strikers - Junction Oval
Thurs 12 November @ 7:10pm v Sydney Sixers – Junction Oval
Sun 15 November @ 11:30am v Sydney Sixers - North Sydney Oval
Fri 20 November @ 7:10pm v Adelaide Strikers – Adelaide Oval
Sun 22 November @ 7:10pm v Melbourne Stars – Junction Oval
Weds 25 November @ 7:10pm v Brisbane Heat – Junction Oval
Sat 28 November @ 7:10pm v Melbourne Stars – Junction Oval