Clark backed to perform
CRICKET: Appointing Belinda Clark to the full-time position of head of team performance would be a coup for Australian cricket, according to women’s vice-captain Rachael Haynes.
Clark was this week named as Pat Howard’s successor on an interim basis for both the men’s and women’s teams, as the sport undergoes its biggest overhaul in memory following the ball-tampering scandal and Longstaff report.
A pioneer for the women’s game since her playing days at the turn of the century, Clark has been highly successful for both sides of the sport since her retirement.
“I think it’s great for Australian cricket she has gone into that role,” Haynes told AAP.
“She’s been such a tremendous leader when she captained Australia, but since then she has had really significant contributions ... I think she will do a really good job in that role and whether she wants to do it long-term is up to her.”
The head of game and market development at Cricket Australia, Clark played 134 matches for her country and won 84 from 101 as captain.