CA appoints David Bailey as Physical Performance Coach - Men's Team

Cricket Australia today appointed David Bailey as the Physical Performance Coach - Men's Team. David has been the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Cricket Victoria for the past six seasons. During this period, the Victorian Bushrangers have won domestic titles in all three formats of the game. He has also been the Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Melbourne Renegades in the KFC Big Bash League and with the Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League.

CA's Executive General Manager Team Performance Pat Howard said: "We're delighted to welcome David to the position of Physical Performance Coach with the Australian men's team. He'll carry on the good work of Stuart Karppinen and will report to Andrew Weller, our new Physical Performance Manager. David will join the men's squad in Sri Lanka as we start our ICC World Twenty20 campaign and will be permanently with the team, preparing them for international cricket ahead of the Vodafone Test series against South Africa, which begins in Brisbane on 9 November."

David Bailey said: "I'm honoured to take on this role with the Australian cricket team. I think the experience I've gained with the Victorian Bushrangers, Melbourne Renegades and Deccan Chargers leaves me well qualified and excited for this new challenge."