Tim Nielsen named head coach of Australia U-19s ahead of India series

Melbourne: Former Australia coach Tim Nielsen has been appointed as the new head coach of the Australia Under-19 team ahead of their upcoming series against India Under-19s, with the U19 World Cup approaching. 

Cricket Australia has named a 15-player squad for the upcoming home series against India Under-19s, set to take place in Brisbane and Mackay starting next month. However, the squad will be without standout batter Oliver Peake, who has been selected to tour with the Australia A team instead.

The series will include three 50-over matches and two four-day Youth Tests. The Youth ODIs are scheduled for September 21, 24 and 26 at Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane. The first Youth Test will also be held at Ian Healy Oval, beginning on September 30, while the second Test will take place in Mackay starting October 7.

The 57-year-old Nielsen returns to Australian cricket in a developmental role, taking charge of the Under-19s squad following the departure of Lachlan Stevens as Cricket Australia’s development coach earlier this year. His first assignment will be leading the young side in their final bilateral series before the Under-19 World Cup in January, to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia. IANS

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