Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Clark eager to return to England

Former Yorkshire coach Wayne Clark says he is looking for a post in county cricket for the 2008 season.

Clark, who led Yorkshire to the County Championship title in 2001, is stepping down as coach of Western Australia at the end of the current season.

Clark told BBC Sport: "This is my last year with Western Australia, I'll be a free agent at the end of June.

"I'll have a bit of a break but I'd be keen to get back into the county scene and try my hand again somewhere."

Clark joined Yorkshire from Western Australia in 2001 and led them to their first County Championship title since 1968 in his first season in charge.

However, the Tykes were relegated from the top-flight the following season which led to Clark's dismissal.

In 2003, Clark rejoined Western Australia, with whom he has won two Sheffield Shield titles and three one-day trophies.

The 53-year-old, who played 10 Tests in the 1970s, has also developed seven players who have gone on to play international cricket for Australia, including Mike Hussey, Damien Martyn and Brad Hogg.

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