Nixon joins Tigers staff for the Abu Dhabi T10

LEICESTERSHIRE head coach Paul Nixon is partnering up with ex-Australian internationals Stuart Law and Shaun Tait as part of the coaching staff for Bangla Tigers in season five of the Abu Dhabi T10 league.

Serving as batting and fielding coach, Nixon will be working with top first-class players such as former South African captain and icon Faf Du Plessis, Australian international James Faulkner, and West Indies big-hitter Andre Fletcher.

In 2017, Leicestershire announced the return of Nixon as head coach of the First XI, following his illustrious playing career with the club.

After four seasons rebuilding the Foxes, he is gunning for success ahead of his fifth campaign.

Nixon has previously enjoyed success in the limited overs format, winning three T20 titles in his playing career, as well as enjoying two title-winning campaigns in the Caribbean T20 Premier League as head coach of Jamaica Tallawahs.

The Tallawahs gave Nixon the opportunity to work with elite players such as Chris Gayle, Kumar Sangakkara, and former Leicestershire CCC all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.

Ahead of what promises to be a pulsating tournament, Nixon said: “It is a privilege to be involved with the Bangla Tigers franchise in the exciting Abu Dhabi T10 competition.

“It is going to be a fantastic experience with dozens on international stars in each team.”

Nixon joins Foxes all-rounder Roman Walker in jetting off to the Middle East for the tournament.

It was announced last week that the Welshman will be representing the Chennai Braves in their inaugural season in the competition.

Nixon, below, said: “It was tremendous that Roman [Walker] has been picked up to play as well.

“This will provide a great platform for him to show his skills.

“The Running Foxes are growing and developing around the globe which makes for an exciting 2022 at the Uptonsteel County

Ground.”