ACB clarifies Bennett King coaching position

The Australian Cricket Board (ACB) today clarified its advice regarding Commonwealth Bank Cricket Academy head coach Mr Bennett King and the vacant head coach position of the West Indies cricket team.

The advice received is that the West Indies Cricket Board has endorsed Mr King as its preferred candidate to coach the national team, however no appointment or offer has been made or confirmed.

The ACB also advised today that Mr King has kept the Board informed of the situation and that he has been a candidate for the position, which becomes available from 1 July 2003.

Mr King will coach the Australia A side from April 11 to April 13 in its series against South Africa A due to the unavailability of appointed coach Allan Border, who will be attending an ACB Director's meeting during that period.

The Australia A team, which features six players from Australia's World Cup Champion side, plays South Africa A in six limited-over and two three-day matches beginning in Brisbane on 4 April.