Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin has been appointed as the new men’s head coach of New South Wales, with his tenure set to begin in June. He replaces Greg Shipperd, whose stint in charge ended despite having a year remaining on his contract.
The 48-year-old will be returning to Cricket NSW in an official capacity for the first time since his last appearance for the side in November 2014. Over the years, Haddin has built significant coaching experience, having worked as Australia’s assistant and fielding coach during the reigns of head coaches Darren Lehmann and Justin Langer. He is also currently involved in franchise cricket as part of Ricky Ponting’s support staff at Punjab Kings in the IPL.
Reacting to his appointment, Haddin expressed pride at rejoining the setup that played a major role in shaping his career.
“NSW cricket has been an integral part of my life and to rejoin the fold as Blues head coach is a proud moment for myself and my family,” Haddin said in a statement.
“I am looking forward to working with our current crop of talented players to bring back an aura to NSW cricket and to have a team with a formidable and distinctive style of play we can all be proud of.
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“Wearing the baggy blue was incredibly special and gave me some of the greatest memories of my career.”
Cricket NSW chief executive Lee Germon welcomed the move, highlighting Haddin’s extensive experience across multiple levels of the game.
“Brad is a highly regarded coach with experience at international and franchise level, plus a deep understanding of the NSW way of playing.
“This stems not only from his history with the Blues but also his strong connections to country NSW and Premier Cricket.
“As a player, his outstanding leadership and willingness to always take the game on made him a revered teammate and formidable opponent. These traits have carried through into his coaching career. We are proud to have Brad guiding our Blues squad and look forward to working with him from June.”
