Wright has been the assistant coach of the West Indies women\u2019s team since January 2024 and is specialising in fast bowling. As of now, West Indies are at second spot in Group B of the Women\u2019s T20 World Cup and are one of the three unbeaten teams in the competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wright, who himself played for Tasmania, including being a part of their maiden Sheffield Shield triumph in 2006\u201107, and later was a coach with Hobart Hurricanes, said the opportunity to return was deeply personal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCricket Tasmania has always held a special place in my heart. The Tigers have played such an important role in my life, both professionally and personally, and I\u2019m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to return. I can\u2019t wait to reconnect with the players and staff and continue to build something special for Tasmania,\u201d he said in a statement on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wright also worked as a bowling coach with the Punjab Kings in the IPL from March 2021 to January 2023. Salliann Beams, Tasmania\u2019s General Manager of High Performance, said Wright\u2019s experience across IPL, BBL and international cricket would be invaluable for the men\u2019s set-up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWright brings valuable experience having coached in some of the world\u2019s leading T20 competitions. His background spans player development, fast bowling coaching and high\u2011performance environments,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wright also worked as a bowling coach with the Punjab Kings in the IPL from March 2021 to January 2023. Salliann Beams, Tasmania\u2019s General Manager of High Performance, said Wright\u2019s experience across IPL, BBL and international cricket would be invaluable for the men\u2019s set-up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bradstreet previously held similar roles with Sydney Thunder and New South Wales, and also worked alongside Ricky Ponting at Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket (MLC) in the USA.<\/p>\r\n\r\n