MELBOURNE: Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann won’t renew his contract when it expires at the end of 2019.
Lehmann told Fox Sports television in an interview Monday: “That will be it. It will be a case of too much time, too much travel. For me, I’ve had a great time and really enjoyed the role, and (I’m) loving it still.”
The former test batsman last year extended his contract until October 2019, and says he won’t seek a new deal. His final year in charge will include Australia’s title defense at the one-day international World Cup and then an Ashes series.
Australia regained the Ashes last week by beating England in the third test in Perth, and begins play in the fourth match on Tuesday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Lehmann, 47, became Australia coach in 2013 after the firing of Mickey Arthur. Lehmann’s record as coach includes victory in the 2015 World Cup, winning two Ashes series at home and losing two in Britain.
Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann to step aside in 2019
Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann to step aside in 2019
Atletico Madrid striker Sorloth taken to hospital after clash of heads
- Atletico said Sorloth endured head trauma and was taken to a hospital
- The 30-year-old Sorloth has 10 goals across all competitions
VALENCIA: Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth was taken to a hospital after he knocked heads with a Levante player in a La Liga game on Saturday, the club said.
Sorloth, a Norway player, collided with Levante defender Matías Moreno while disputing a ball in the 27th minute of the scoreless draw. Both were substituted immediately.
Atletico said Sorloth endured head trauma and was taken to a hospital in Valencia for medical tests.
Levante did not immediately report on Moreno’s status.
The 30-year-old Sorloth has 10 goals across all competitions for Atletico this season. They are in third place in La Liga and will face Club Brugge in a Champions League playoff next month.
He also helped Norway qualify for the World Cup in North America.
