Cricket
Amla appointed as Lions batting coach─── MORGAN PIEK 07:54 Thu, 03 Aug 2023
The Lions have made a big signing ahead of the 2023/24 domestic cricket season. The Gauteng-based team has contracted the former Proteas batter, Hashim Amla, as their new batting coach for the upcoming season.
The 40-year-old Amla is one of the most technically sound batters in the history of the game and he holds numerous batting records in all formats of international cricket.
With Amla joining the Lions he will once against team-up with Russell Domingo, who was one of his coaches at the Proteas.
Recently Domingo was named as the new head coach of the Lions following a stint with Bangladesh.
“I am truly delighted to work with Lions Cricket,” said Amla.
“They are one of the largest Protea producing teams in the country and to work with their players is an honour. The head coach Russel Domingo and I go back many years - I had him as a coach whilst with the Proteas and his experience as an international coach is something I am eager to team up with and share in.
“A sincere appreciation must go to the Lions Cricket CEO Jono and to my manager Ismail for bringing this together seamlessly. The domestic game is the base for all quality cricketers who desire longevity in their careers and to be a part of that excites me.”
Amla’s contract will see him in the role as batting coach for the next three years.
Morgan Piek OFM Sport
