27 Apr 2018

Vanuatu cricket coach ready for unlikely international debut

From , 3:03 pm on 27 April 2018

Vanuatu cricket coach Shane Deitz will watch his players from much closer quarters this weekend when he makes his international debut at the ripe age of 42.

The Australian-born wicketkeeper-batsmen made his first class debut 20 years ago for South Australia and originally retired in 2008 after a decade-long career at state level.

Deitz has been coaching Vanuatu since 2014 but told Vinnie Wylie a rule change by the ICC late last year means he's now eligible to play for his adopted country.

Patrick Matautaava is congratulated by Shane Deitz and team mates.

Patrick Matautaava is congratulated by Shane Deitz and team mates. Photo: ICC