Cricket Australia lets assistant coach skip Test series for franchise gig
Australia's assistant coach Daniel Vettori skipped the recent Test series against Bangladesh to coach in The Hundred. Former captain Mitchell Johnson says coaches should be fully committed to the national team.
Why it mattersFranchise cricket pays more than national teams. Top coaches must choose between big money and national loyalty. How Australia handles this shapes whether it keeps the best coaches for Test cricket.
AustraliaVettori's franchise commitments could overlap with Australia's five-Test tour of India next year, raising questions about coaching support during a crucial Ashes-leading series.
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