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Cricket-Di Venuto picked to coach Australia's batsmen

Thomson ReutersFebruary 1, 2013 00:15

SYDNEY, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Former one day international Michael Di Venuto has been appointed Australia batting coach ahead of one of the most testing years of cricket the country has faced. Di Venuto, and explosive batsman who played nine one-dayers for his country in 1997, is the permanent replacement for former test opener Justin Langer, who left the job to coach Western Australia.

Cricket: Di Venuto appointed new Australia batting coach

Agence France-PresseJanuary 31, 2013 22:45

Former one-day international opener Michael Di Venuto was Friday appointed Australia's new batting coach ahead of their tour to India, replacing Stuart Law. The 39-year-old will quit as assistant coach for the Tasmanian Tigers and Hobart Hurricanes to take up his new role, Cricket Australia said. Australian coach Mickey Arthur said Di Venuto brought a wealth of knowledge with him, along with sound coaching credentials.