Andrew McDonald Extends Coaching Tenure with Australia

Cricket Australia has extended Andrew McDonald's contract as the head coach of the Australian men's cricket team until the end of 2027. McDonald, who took over in 2022 after Justin Langer's resignation, has led the team to significant successes including their first ICC World Test Championship victory and a sixth ODI World Cup win in 2023. Under his leadership, Australia also retained the Ashes and is currently ranked as the number one Test team globally. The extension will see McDonald guide Australia through major upcoming tournaments such as the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and the next cycle of the World Test Championship. McDonald has fostered a culture of unity, trust, and inclusivity within the team, praised by both players and Cricket Australia executives. This period will include challenging Test series against India and England, and McDonald is eager to continue building on the team's recent successes.