Sharjah Warriorz appoint Adrian Birrell as head coach for ILT20 season 5
Sharjah Warriorz have appointed one of franchise cricket’s most accomplished coaches, Adrian Birrell, as the team’s new Head Coach ahead of Season 5 of the DP World ILT20 , scheduled to be played from November 22 to December 20. A serial winner in the T20 franchise circuit, Birrell joins the Warriorz to usher in a new era for the franchise as it sets its sights on challenging for its maiden…
Sharjah Warriorz have announced the appointment of Adrian Birrell as their new Head Coach for the upcoming ILT20 Season 5, which is scheduled to take place from November 22 to December 20. Birrell is a highly accomplished coach with a formidable record of success in franchise cricket. He led Sunrisers Eastern Cape to three SA20 titles, becoming the most successful franchise in the league and establishing the team as a dominant force in global T20 cricket.
Birrell's international coaching career includes guiding Ireland to the Super Eight stage of the 2007 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and serving as assistant coach for the South African national team. He also held the position of Head Coach at Hampshire in English county cricket for seven years. Upon joining the Sharjah Warriorz, Birrell expressed his enthusiasm for working with the talented players and support staff, aiming to build a strong team culture and instill a winning mindset.
The franchise's Chief Operating Officer, Kshemal Waingankar, welcomed Birrell to the team, emphasizing his exceptional track record in building championship-winning teams. The appointment of Adrian Birrell marks a new chapter for the Sharjah Warriorz, as they strive to compete for their maiden ILT20 title with renewed ambition and a clear objective.
Written by urgent.news from Gulf News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
