The DP World Lions have signed former Proteas batter Hashim Amla as their new batting coach.
The two parties have signed a three-year agreement and it’ll see Amla work alongside DP World Lions Head Coach Russell Domingo across all three formats of the game, with Amla having retired from all forms of cricket in January.
“I am truly delighted to work with Lions Cricket,” said Amla. “They are one of the largest Proteas-producing teams in the country and to work with their players is an honour. The head coach Russell Domingo and I go back many years. I had him as a coach whilst with the Proteas and his experience as an international coach is something I am eager to team up with and share in. A sincere appreciation must go to the Lions Cricket CEO Jono Leaf-Wright and to my manager Ismail for bringing this together seamlessly.”
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The 40-year-old Amla broke a number of run-scoring records with the Proteas, including becoming the fastest player to score 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 one-day international runs.
“Our intentions were clear when we secured the services of the brains trust of Russell Domingo,” said Leaf-Wright. “We’ve now further stamped our authority on our quest for domestic dominance with one of the country’s greatest ever cricketers, in Hashim Amla joining our family. I cannot adequately express my gratitude to him, Sumaiyah and his greater family for agreeing to walk this journey with us. The impact that this mastermind leader will make on our talents is immeasurable and we are both thankful and thrilled to have him join us.”
The DP World Lions are currently busy with their pre-season preparations, ahead of the 2023/2024 season.
