Despite just retiring from the playing side of the game, Trent Johnston remain in the Irish cricket set up.
He has accepted a new dual role that will see him take charge of the Ireland women’s team and also become fast-bowling coach at the recently-formed National Academy.
The 39-year-old called it a day, after earning an impressive haul of 198 caps.
But it couldn't have been a better way to sign off, as he lifted the ICC InterContinental Cup - his 12th title in a glorious ten-year span that also saw him feature in two World Cups and three World T20s.
“It’s very exciting and a great honour to be given these new challenges by Cricket Ireland,” said Johnston, who takes over the women’s role from his great friend Jeremy Bray. “It’s certainly a new chapter in my life and one I’m looking forward to immensely.”
“I’m on a two-year deal to coach the Ireland Women, and it’ll be a baptism of fire as we’re taking part in a tri-series in Qatar in January with Full Members South Africa and Pakistan.
“That’s followed by Ireland’s first T20 finals in Bangladesh. It’s going to be tough because we’ll be the only Associate Member there - but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Said Johnston.
