导出博客文章Australia have begun preparing for life after the sage influence of Rod Marsh
and Greg Chappell by recruiting former Test wicketkeeper Graham Manou as the
national Under-15-19 High Performance pathway manager.Manou, who has been
working with the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) since 2013, will leave
his role as cricket operations and membership manager late next month to oversee
youth development and talent identification at Cricket Australia (CA).Having
also served as captain of South Australia during his playing days, Manou was a
key man for the players union. He made pre-tour security visits overseas while
also sparring with the CA team performance manager Pat Howard over numerous
issues such as the recent agreement over womens pay and conditions.Whatever
their differences of opinion, Howard and Manou worked closely together. The
arrival of Kevin Roberts as executive general manager of strategy and people -
after he resigned from the CA Board last year - saw the ex-gloveman come into
calculations for the talent management and selection areas.While it was a very
difficult decision for me to leave the ACA, Im very excited about the
opportunity to influence the next generation of cricketers and assist in further
enhancing a clear and inspiring pathway, Manou said. I have thoroughly enjoyed
my time at the ACA and wish the Executive and the team at the ACA all the best
for the future.The 2011 Argus review called for succession planning in areas
beyond the national team itself, and Manous appointment is a clear sign that
Roberts and Howard are aware that national talent manager Chappell, 67, and
national selector Marsh, 68, cannot carry on in their roles indefinitely. While
there is no pressure on either man - both highly respected figures in the global
game - to retire, Manous arrival will afford the chance to broaden the base of
candidates for more senior roles. He will also add useful cricket experience to
CA, as the organisation seeks a balance between commercial clout and knowledge
of the game.Apart from the national coach Darren Lehmann, Trevor Hohns
previously served as selection chairman from 1996 to 2006 and could do so again,
while Mark Waugh has been on the panel since May 2014. It is believed that CA
wish to take a more analytical approach to selection of the Twenty20 team in
particular, after disappointing showings at the two most recent ICC events.
Australia are ranked No. 1 in Tests and ODIs.This is a terrific opportunity for
Graham and his family, so whilst we are sad to see him go, we can certainly
appreciate that these roles dont come along every day, the ACA Chief Executive
Alistair Nicholson said. Graham is regarded very highly at the ACA and has built
fantastic relationships with the Executive, staff and of course the players in
his three and a half years with us. His integrity and commitment to the players
is of the highest order and we wish him well in this next challenge.There has
been considerable crossover between the ACA and CA in recent years, notably the
choice of the former president Lehmann as national team coach and his successor
Michael Kasprowicz joining the CA Board before being named interim chief
executive of Queensland Cricket.Manous departure will leave a gulf of cricket
experience at the ACA, though Simon Katich has agreed to work in a part-time
role on player liaison matters. Jodie Fields and Brendan Drew will maintain
their roles in working with the ACA membership.
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