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Australia name Troy Cooley as new Ashes bowling coach
Melbourne — Australia have appointed Troy Cooley as bowling coach for the Ashes, turning to the man who played a key role in England’s drought-breaking 2-1 win in the 2005 series. Cooley replaced former bowling coach David Saker, who resigned in February, for the recent tour of India and the ongoing tour of the United Arab Emirates, where Australia are midway through a one-day international series against Pakistan. Cricket Australia confirmed 53-year-old Cooley’s Ashes appointment on Monday. Cooley came to prominence after being appointed England’s bowling coach for the 2005 Ashes and was credited with helping Michael Vaughan’s bowlers win the urn for the first time since 1986/1987. Australia currently hold the Ashes after beating Joe Root’s England 4-0 in the 2017/2018 series on home soil. The 2019 series will be held in England in August and September. Since replacing Saker, Cooley has overseen a turnaround in Australia’s ODI fortunes, with Aaron Finch’s team riding a five-match w...
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