Troy Cooley Rejoins ECB to Bolster England's Pace-Bowling Prowess

Renowned coach Troy Cooley returns to the England and Wales Cricket Board as pace-bowling lead coach, after two decades. With extensive experience enhancing fast-bowling talent globally, Cooley aims to drive England’s pace culture forward by integrating technical excellence with innovative development strategies.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the appointment of Troy Cooley as their new pace-bowling lead coach. This marks Cooley's return to the England coaching team after over 20 years. His focus will be on developing fast bowlers across the England Men's teams and the England Men's International Pathway programs, including England Lions and Young Lions. Cooley is highly respected in the world of fast-bowling, having previously held the position of ECB National Pace Bowling Coach during the successful 2005 Ashes campaign.

Originally from Tasmania, Cooley spent the last 15 years in various coaching roles with Cricket Australia's National Performance Programme and more recently, since 2021, with the BCCI's National Cricket Academy. Rob Key, Managing Director of England Men's Cricket, praised Cooley as one of the finest coaches globally, highlighting his success in developing top-tier pace bowlers. Cooley's appointment aims to enhance not only the skills of current team players but also the upcoming fast-bowling prospects by establishing a robust framework for enduring success.

Expressing enthusiasm about his new role, Cooley thanked the BCCI and its team for their support, especially VVS Laxman. He is eager to help advance England's fast-bowling trajectory, emphasizing the integration of performance artistry with scientific developmental approaches. Cooley aims to refine pathway alignment in technical standards and coaching language to foster a progressive environment for both bowlers and coaches.