Hollywoodbets Dolphins head coach Imraan Khan has been appointed as the new batting Batting Lead at Cricket South Africa and is set to leave his position with the KwaZulu-Natal-based side.
The 40-year-old Khan is already with the Proteas squad as the red ball side gears up to face the West Indies in a two-match test series in Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana.
During his time at the Dolphins, Khan turned things around and guided the Durban side to two 4-Day Series titles the CSA One Day Cup after taking over as head coach.
Following the news of his departure from the Dolphins, the former top-order batter thanked the Dolphins for their continued support in his five years as head coach.
“I want to thank the Hollywoodbets Dolphins and the KZN Cricket Union for all their support,” Khan said.
“It’s been an incredible journey, and I’ve loved starting my coaching career at the union that has been my home for many seasons, this is an exciting step in my path as a coach, but Hollywoodbets Kingsmead will always be home, and I will miss everyone here.”
President of the KZN Cricket Union Yunus Bobat said Khan will be a huge asset to South Africa.
"Imraan has proven that he is a top-class coach and has guided the Dolphins to two 4-Day Series titles in his five seasons," Bobat said
"This track record will stand him in great stead at a national level and we are excited to track his journey, thank you Imraan for all your contributions to the Dolphins and KZN Cricket family."
Dolphins CEO Heinrich Strydom said he was proud of Khan and his achievements.
"We say that we want to create Proteas from a playing perspective, but the same rings true for coaches, we're incredibly excited for the next chapter for Immy and want to thank him for his incredible service to KZN Cricket.
"As a player and a coach, Immy has become an important part of the fabric at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, and we wish him all the very best for his new role with Cricket South,“ Strydom said.
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