Moores joins Lancashire as head coach

Updated on: 11 February,2009 03:14 PM IST |
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Moores was sacked from post of England coach by ECB after differences with then captain Pietersen

Former England coach Peter Moores, who was sacked by the ECB when his differences with the then skipper Kevin Pietersen became public, has joined the Lancashire County as its head coach with prime responsibility of taking its first team forward.
"Lancashire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Moores as the club's Head Coach on a three-year contract effective from 1st March, 2009," the official website of the club stated.
Peter will oversee all day-to-day first team affairs and coaching duties. His main areas of responsibility will be the performance of the first team and the development of the professional playing staff, the website added.
"I feel very excited and privileged to be given the opportunity to work for the county I grew up supporting, and look forward to meeting the players and working along side Mike Watkinson to bring success to the club," Moores was quoted as saying by the website.
"If I was to think about any other job to take after leaving England it would have been the Lancashire job, and I can't wait to get stuck in."
Club's Director of Cricket Mike Watkinson exuded confidence in Moores coaching abilities, saying, "I have known him for many years, initially as a player, then in his various coaching roles, and he has the quality and experience to take the First Team squad forward," he said.