Border cricketing export Andrew McDonald is set to become the senior assistant coach for Australia.
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It has been reported the Victorian mentor will be second in charge to Justin Langer and is in line to take the senior job in future.
McDonald's first coaching stint was with English County side Leicestershire in late 2014, before being appointed to Victoria's top job n 2016.
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At the same time, he took the reins of the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League and guided them to their maiden title last summer.
McDonald has been appointed head coach of Rajasthan Royals and recently signed with England's new Hundred tournament.
Mike Hussey and Ryan Harris have been used as interim coaches during the T20 series against Sri Lanka, while Ricky Ponting and Simon Katich were also considered for the role.
There were reports McDonald was considered for England's top job after Trevor Bayliss stood down after the Ashes.