Sarah Taylor Becomes First Female Coach for England Men's Test Team
Sarah Taylor appointed as Men's Test fielding coach for New Zealand series
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Sarah Taylor has been appointed as the men's Test fielding coach for England's upcoming series against New Zealand, marking a historic moment as the first female coach to work with a senior men's international cricket team. This appointment comes as a temporary measure while Carl Hopkinson is on duty with the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.
- 01Sarah Taylor is appointed as the men's Test fielding coach for the series against New Zealand.
- 02This marks the first time a female coach has worked with a senior men's international cricket team.
- 03Taylor previously excelled as a player, earning 226 caps for England and contributing to their 2017 World Cup victory.
- 04Her coaching experience includes roles with Sussex and Manchester Originals.
- 05England's fielding issues during the Ashes series highlighted the need for her expertise.
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Sarah Taylor has been appointed as the men's Test fielding coach for England's series against New Zealand, a groundbreaking role as she becomes the first female coach to work with a senior men's international cricket team. Taylor, who turns 37 next week, has an impressive playing background, having earned 226 caps for England and playing a crucial role in their 2017 World Cup victory. Her coaching experience includes working with Andrew Flintoff in the England Lions squad and previous roles with Sussex and Manchester Originals. The decision to appoint Taylor comes after England's fielding struggles during the Ashes series, where they dropped 11 catches, contributing to their 4-1 series loss. Rob Key, England's men's director of cricket, expressed high regard for Taylor's abilities, stating that she is
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Taylor's appointment is expected to enhance England's fielding performance, addressing the significant lapses observed during the Ashes series.
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