Shippard appointed Victoria coach

Greg Shippard, who coached Victoria to Pura Cup victory after the tragic passing of David Hookes, has been appointed as coach for the next two seasons by the Cricket Victoria board.

"I am naturally thrilled and extremely proud to have been appointed coach of the Victorian Bushrangers," Shippard said. "The playing group has displayed many great qualities over the past season and it is an exciting time to be involved as we develop a new era of Victorian dominance."

Ken Jacobs, the head of Cricket Victoria, said that Shipperd's promotion was logical, and commended him for his work during a difficult period. "Greg has done an outstanding job with the squad in the past two years and the Board had no hesitation in appointing him state coach for the next two seasons."

"Greg's leadership and guidance during what has been a devastating and challenging time in Victorian cricket has been exceptional and the Pura Cup win was testament to this. He has the total respect of his players and Cricket Victoria looks forward to a successful reign under his leadership."