Simon Katich to coach Manchester franchise in The Hundred

The ECB revealed on Thursday that the former Australia international would take up the role in 2020

Simon Katich will coach the Manchester-based franchise in The Hundred.

The ECB confirmed on Thursday that the former Australia international will take up the role in 2020.

He will be assisted by Lancashire head coach Glenn Chapple and assistant Mark Chilton.

"I am incredibly excited by the opportunity to lead the men's Manchester-based team in The Hundred, starting next year," Katich said.

"This is a competition that is catching the eyes of the cricket world, in terms of the calibre of players and coaches it will attract, and I’m so excited to start planning and working as men's head coach for this new side.

"Having played at Emirates Old Trafford for two years, I know what a special place it is, and what an incredible cricket ground it has transformed into over the last decade. This competition is going to be a ground-breaking moment for cricket across the world, and I’m honoured to be part of it."

The Old Trafford side is reportedly set to be named Manchester Originals.

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