FORMER New Zealand Test cricketer Daryl Tuffey will coach the Border Bullets this year.
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A lot of people think Twenty20 is an easy game but it’s the contrary. It’s quite complexed. You need to think on your feet and have extra skills
- Daryl Tuffey
Tuffey, who made an instant impact on and off the field in his debut season for Lavington, will take over the top job from Robbie Jackson.
“Ever since Robbie Jackson stepped away last season it was something I was really keen to do,” the popular Kiwi said.
“I played last year and it’s something I’m excited to be a part of.
“In this comp if you lose one game you are gone but hopefully we can advance from the pool stage
“I’d love to get the boys back to the SCG.”
Tuffey has previously coached Sydney clubs Bankstown and Sutherland and completed his NSW Cricket Australia level two coaching course in June.
He is hopeful of bringing some fresh ideas to the table during the Regional Big Bash competition.
“I’ve got a few ideas from over the years,” he said.
“A lot of people think Twenty20 is an easy game but it’s the contrary
“It’s quite complexed.
“You need to think on your feet and have extra skills.
“You are under pressure all of the time.
“Robbie did a great job getting the side to Sydney a couple of years ago and I’d like to build on that again this season.”
Tuffey, who played in the Border Bullets humiliating loss to Wagga at Billson Park last year, will focus on coaching at representative level as well as playing for Lavington.
The Bullets will play their first match against ACT on October 27.
“I’d like to get the boys moving forward and upping their skills,” he said.
“Hopefully they can go back to their club teams and perform as well.
“That’s important to me.”
Tuffey hopes to announce a squad later this month and is working on organising training sessions and practice matches before the start of the Twenty20 season.
The 40-year-old claimed 190 international wickets, including Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, in 26 Tests, 77 ODI’s and three T20 matches for the Kiwis.
The Bullets won the inaugural Regional Bash final.