Richard Halsall appointed England Fielding Coach

Richard Halsall speaks exclusively about his new England role

Sussex part-time coach of five years, Richard Halsall (far right in the photo), has been appointed as England's first full-time fielding coach.

Richard told Sussex CCC; “I am really sad to be leaving Sussex.  I am very grateful for the opportunities I have had at the County, and I am privileged to have worked with people such as Robbo, Mark [Davis] and Grubby [Keith Greenfield] and Chris and his players.  However, I am delighted that everyone is taking fielding seriously, and I am very excited about my new role with England.  It will be great to be working with Pete [Moores] again and the new Cricket Performance Manager David Parsons.  We have two big targets for the coming years: 2009 is a massive year with The Ashes series and the World Twenty20 in England which coincides with the inaugural Women’s World Twenty20.  Then there is the 2011 World Cup.  Although I am leaving Sussex I am sure I will be down at Hove picking the players’ and coaches’ brains to take the art of fielding forward in England.”

Mark Robinson, Pro Cricket Manager said; “We are delighted for Richard in gaining this appointment but we will be sad to see him depart as he has been a very valuable member of our backroom team.  His appointment is further evidence of how well Sussex is now being viewed within the sport."