AS the new cricket season approaches, the Hollywoodbets Dolphins coaching staff for both the men’s and women’s sides have been confirmed.

The Dolphins said farewell to Mduduzi Mbatha who took up the head coach role at Northern Cape and Devon van Onselen who has received an opportunity in Japan.

After a successful stint with the Dolphins as batting consultant, Henry David’s role has been extended to assistant coach for the upcoming season.

That move has been welcomed by men’s head coach, Quinton Friend.

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“I felt that he did a really good job with our boys. He comes with good pedigree, experience and a great knowledge of the game having been involved with the Proteas and various T20 leagues around the world. He’s a well-respected guy around the country and brings a nice presence and calmness into our environment. The team has bought into how Henry and I want us to play and the brand of cricket and philosophy we want to uphold as a team,” he said.

The other change to the line-up is Drikus Saaiman who has been named as the new Strength and Conditioning coach.

Aside from those two changes the back-room staff of the men’s side will remain unchanged.

On the women’s front Angelique Taai’s successful support team remains unchanged with Sandile Caluza continuing as assistance coach and Shafeeqa Pillay fulfilling a dual role as batting lead and team manager.

Renaav Singh is the team physiotherapist and Amandla Ntlangula is the team’s strength and conditioning coach.

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