Published 13:32 IST, September 16th 2019
Trevor Bayliss steps down as England coach, here's the team's goodbye
Trevor Bayliss stepped down as head coach of England team after the Ashes series. England beat Australia in the fifth and final Test to level the series 2-2
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Trevor Bayliss has stepped down as he coach of England cricket team on a high after a successful outing with 'Three Lions in final Ashes test which comes just weeks after nation's first World Cup triumph. He will t move to IPL side Sunrisers Hyderab. Prior to his coaching career, Trevor Bayliss was a first-class cricketer and h represented New South Wales. During his playing days, he was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-spinner.
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Trevor Bayliss' successful coaching stint with England
Trevor Bayliss's career as a player left something to be desired but he definitely achieved greatness and success as a coach. During his coaching stint, 56-year-old has led England to ir maiden World Cup triumph this year. Under Bayliss' guidance, England h also reached finals of ICC World T20 2016 in India. Trevor Bayliss h also coached Sri Lankan team between 2007 and 2011. islanders h finished as runners-up in 2011 World Cup under his tenure. Apart from international cricket, cricketer-turned-coach has found success in franchise cricket as well. He was he coach of Kolkata Knight Riders when y h won ir two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014 respectively. He was also coach of BBL side Sydney Sixers when y h won BBL title in 2011/12 season and also went on to win CLT20 title in same year.
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England team thank Trevor Bayliss
After England h beaten Australia to level Ashes series, England Cricket took to social media and thanked Trevor Bayliss. y h also posted pictures of English players hugging ir he coach who h taken ir country's cricket to greater heights.
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England have last Ashes laugh
Chasing a huge target of 399 to win ir first Ashes series on Engish soil since 2001, Australia lost momentum early on when both openers were dismissed. joy of English players and fans knew bounds when y got rid of Steve Smith for 23 which was his lowest score of series as visitors were reduced to 85/4. Matw We scored a valiant century as his 166-ball 117 put Aussies in a respectable position. However, English bowlers picked up wickets at regular intervals as Australia were bundled out for 263 and hosts registered a 135-run win.
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12:41 IST, September 16th 2019