Klinger, 45, joins on a two-year contract following his stint as head coach of Manchester Originals women\u2019s team during the 2025 campaign. He will continue to serve as director of cricket at Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket (MLC), balancing responsibilities in the United Kingdom and United States of America (USA).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I'm thrilled to be taking on an expanded role with Welsh Fire, leading list management for both the men's and women's teams, alongside being head coach of the women's side,\" said Klinger in a statement by the side on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gareth Breese, who was Welsh Fire women\u2019s head coach in the last season, will remain part of the coaching setup as assistant coach under Klinger. Mike Hussey, the former Australia left-handed batter, will continue as head coach of the men\u2019s team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Welsh Fire had finished at the bottom of the points table in 2025 Hundred women\u2019s season. \"I'd like to thank Manchester Originals for the opportunity to work with them last year. It was a fantastic and rewarding experience for which I'm very grateful.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gareth Breese, who was Welsh Fire women\u2019s head coach in the last season, will remain part of the coaching setup as assistant coach under Klinger. Mike Hussey, the former Australia left-handed batter, will continue as head coach of the men\u2019s team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Klinger had been an assistant coach for Sydney Thunder in Women\u2019s Big Bash League (WBBL) and was in the support staff of Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League (BBL). He also serves as the head coach of Gujarat Giants\u2019 (GG) in the Women\u2019s Premier League (WPL).<\/p>\r\n\r\n