Klinger named head coach of Manchester Originals

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Michael Klinger is assistant coach for Sydney Thunder in the Women's Big Bash League

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Former Australia batter Michael Klinger has been named head coach of Manchester Originals' women for 2025.

Klinger played three T20s for Australia and spent seven seasons with Gloucestershire before retiring in 2019.

He also coaches Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League in India, as well as stints with Melbourne Renegades in the men's Big Bash League and Sydney Thunder's women.

The contract is for one year with the Originals and he replaces former Lancashire player Stephen Parry after two years in the role.

Originals' women finished sixth in the 2024 edition of The Hundred, which was won by London Spirit.