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Bennett King will return to Queensland as general manager of high performance, a role he previously held from 2019 to 2023. His appointment comes at a time when Queensland Cricket is looking to strengthen its relationships with domestic and international cricket stakeholders and bring greater thought leadership and innovation to its programs.
King, who coached West Indies from 2004 to 2007 was coach of Queensland when they won a hat-trick of Sheffield Shield titles from 1999-2000 to 2001-02. He replaces former Queensland quick Joe Dawes who resigned last month a year after a public stoush with Usman Khawaja.
Salliann Beams, who is general manager of high performance at Tasmania, had also been in the running for the role.
“Bennett returns to Queensland Cricket as an experienced and highly respected leader in high-performance environments. To welcome him back at this point in our journey is a significant moment,” Queensland Cricket CEO Terry Svenson said.
His appointment will see King play a key role in driving Queensland Cricket's high-performance programs and ensuring the state remains a force to be reckoned with in the domestic and international cricket scene.
After a challenging 2023-24 season, Queensland Cricket is looking to bounce back in a big way in the coming season. The men's team finished third in both the Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup last season, while the women's side won the WNCL title, beating New South Wales in the final.
King is expected to bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, after spending several years abroad coaching and mentoring teams.
“To welcome him back at this point in our journey is a significant moment,” Queensland Cricket CEO Terry Svenson said. We are confident that his appointment will strengthen our relationships with domestic and international cricket stakeholders and bring greater thought leadership and innovation to our programs to achieve a competitive advantage.”
As Queensland Cricket continues to push for success, the appointment of Bennett King as general manager of high performance is a significant step in the right direction. We wish him all the best in his new role and look forward to seeing the impact he will have on the state team.
Bennett King returns to a Queensland Cricket team that is looking to build on the momentum gained during the 2023-24 season. The men's team finished third in both the Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup, while the women's side won the WNCL title, beating New South Wales in the final. We are confident that King will bring the necessary experience and expertise to help take the team to the next level.
King has a proven track record of success, having coached West Indies to several international victories and winning a hat-trick of Sheffield Shield titles with Queensland in 1999-2000, 2000-01, and 2001-02. His experience and expertise will be invaluable in driving Queensland Cricket's high-performance programs and ensuring the state remains a force to be reckoned with in the domestic and international cricket scene.
The appointment of Bennett King as general manager of high performance is a significant moment for Queensland Cricket. It demonstrates the organization's commitment to investing in its people and providing them with the necessary resources and support to achieve success. We are confident that King will make a significant contribution to the team and we look forward to seeing the impact he will have on the game.
Kings role will see him work closely with the team to drive success and to make a positive impact on the game. The appointment of King is a testament to the organizations commitment to investing in its people and providing them with the necessary resources and support to achieve success.
Bennett King returns to a Queensland Cricket team that is looking to build on the momentum gained during the 2023-24 season. The men's team finished third in both the Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup, while the women's side won the WNCL title, beating New South Wales in the final. We are confident that King will bring the necessary experience and expertise to help take the team to the next level.
The appointment of Bennett King as general manager of high performance is a significant step forward for Queensland Cricket. It demonstrates the organizations commitment to investing in its people and providing them with the necessary resources and support to achieve success. We are confident that King will make a significant contribution to the team and we look forward to seeing the impact he will have on the game.
