New Zealand: Aberhart likely conference coach (26 Aug 1997)

August 26, 1997

New Zealand: Aberhart likely conference coach

From The Press

Successful Canterbury cricket coach Denis Aberhart is expected to be named today as one of three coaches for the new conference teams -- but not of his home southern region.

It is believed Aberhart will be appointed to the central region comprising Wellington and Central Districts while Dunedin-based Warren Lees will guide the southern region and Auckland's John Bracewell the northern region.

Aberhart, who guided Canterbury to two Shell Trophy titles and three Shell Cup championships in four seasons, appeared a logical contender to take over the southern side comprising players from the Canterbury and Otago region.

Lees was cast aside by New Zealand Cricket as its coach in 1993 after a controversial decision to return home from Sri Lanka after a bomb went off near the players' hotel.

Conference cricket will feature a round-robin competition of four-day and one-day matches (plus a final) during November and December.

Source :: The Canterbury Press (https://www.press.co.nz/)