GRANT Bradburn is to step down as national coach of Scotland to become the assistant coach of Pakistan.
The 52-year-old New Zealander, who has been in charge for more than four years, has helped Scotland develop into a force in international cricket, overseeing their first victories over full International Cricket Council member nations (Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and England).
“I am extremely proud of the progress the national team and Cricket Scotland as an organisation have made, which makes it a difficult decision to step away at this time,” said Bradburn.
“The team is in a great place and recent success is no surprise, considering the strong, hard-working, winning culture that exists among the players and staff.
“I am positive the team is ready and capable to continue the climb towards full membership and further international success.”
Bradburn, who will replace Steve Rixon as Pakistan’s fielding specialist, said he was most proud of the style of cricket Scotland are playing.
“The brilliant fielding, coupled with an aggressive attitude towards playing positive, attractive, entertaining cricket, I believe is a foundation for success and further growth of the game here in Scotland,” he said.
Malcolm Cannon, Cricket Scotland’s chief executive, was full of praise for the work Bradburn has done.
“Grant Bradburn’s departure is a demonstration of the high profile the Scotland men’s team has achieved,” he said.
“Grant leaves the team in a very good position to qualify for, and compete strongly in, the next two World T20 finals in 2020 and 2021. To us, Grant will always be considered a Scot.”
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