Australian BBL news – Johan Botha appoints new coach for Brisbane Heat and Queensland

Botha is an Australian citizen after moving to Adelaide in 2012 to play full time for South Australia ending his international career with South Africa after playing five Tests, 78 ODIs and 40 T20Is, including captaincy for his country in 21 white balls. the same.

He captained South Australia in the Sheffield Shield and Marsh Cup for two years before stepping down midway through the 2014-15 season to allow Travis Head to take over. Botha has extensive experience playing in the BBL as he has played 71 games with the Adelaide Strikers, Sydney Sixers and Hobart Hurricanes. He resigned suddenly in 2019 to take the opportunity to coach in the PSL but came out of retirement as a fill-in during the Covid-2020-2021 season.

He was the head coach of the Sharjah Warriors in the ILT20 last season, although they finished last, and he was the assistant coach of the Seattle Orcas in the MLC when they finished second last year. He was also the assistant coach with the Strikers in the BBL recently in 2022-23.

It is understood that Dawes and the Queensland Cricket Board were looking for a tough coach and feel they have found that person in Botha.

“Johan is a very driven and determined person and he has always shown those qualities both as a player and as a coach,” Dawes said. organization and especially the Bulls and Brisbane Heat teams.”

Botha said he was happy to have the opportunity to lead the Queensland and Heat programs.

“There’s a lot to look forward to with Queensland Cricket and I can’t wait to hit the ground running in what will be an exciting and fulfilling challenge,” Botha said. “This is a great opportunity with playing talent and experience. that the two parties will be able to call.

“The Bulls have a strong relationship with success, and I have no doubt that the playing squad will be looking to be very competitive this summer. The Heat have been very talented and on top of their way to winning the BBL title and have an exciting foundation to take on new challenges in the competition for seasons to come.

“My family and I are looking forward to moving to Queensland and becoming part of the cricket community.”