Dean Jones Appointed Afghanistan’s Interim Head Coach

Former Australian batsman Dean Jones has been appointed as Afghanistan cricket team’s interim head coach. He will be in charge of the rising Asian side during their upcoming tour of Hong Kong. A press release from Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said that the 56-year old confirmed the development in his official Twitter handle and exuded delight at being given the opportunity to work with an exciting bunch of players. He wrote, “I am pleased to announce that I will be Afghanistan interim Head Coach for their Tour to Hong Kong.” “Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has appointed as interim head coach of the Afghanistan National Cricket team for the upcoming tour of Hong Kong for the Intercontinental Cup fixture,” the ACB announced in a statement. “Both sides will consider a long-term coaching agreement after the tour of Hong Kong.” Afghanistan have struggled for consistency in the coaching department, having changed five coaches over the past five years. Before Rajput, former Pakistan internationals Inzamam-ul Haq, Rashid Latif and Kabir Khan all had spells as Afghanistan head coach.