Nielsen to return early from England by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Event:

Australia in British Isles 2009

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DateLine: 2nd September 2009

 

Australian coach Tim Nielsen will return home from England early to spend time with his family.

 

His early departure will leave his assistant Troy Cooley in charge for the final three games of the tour.

 

Cricket Australia granted Nielsen leave to fly back to Adelaide after the fourth game of the upcoming seven-match one-day series.

 

Cooley, who was poached by Australia after helping England clinch the 2005 Ashes, will take over ahead of the fifth match on September 13 before Nielsen rejoins the squad ahead of the Champions Trophy in South Africa from September 22.

 

"The Australian team has played back-to-back international cricket since September 2008 and looking at the busy schedule over the next 12 months, we believe it is the right time for Tim to take a break," said CA general manager of cricket Michael Brown.

 

"This will also provide an excellent opportunity for Tim's assistant, Troy Cooley, to continue his professional development by stepping up as acting coach for the remainder of the tour."