Darren Lehmann Leaves Brisbane Heat and Queensland Coaching for ABC Sport Commentary
Former Australian head coach Darren Lehmann has stepped down from his roles as the Brisbane Heat and Queensland men’s assistant coach. He will now take a permanent radio commentary job at ABC Sport for the upcoming summer of cricket in Australia.
Lehmann had one year left in his coaching contract for both teams. Last year, he led the Heat to their first title since he coached them to their maiden trophy in 2012-13. Following Wade Seccombe’s departure earlier this year, Lehmann was expected to continue under new head coach Johan Botha. However, on the eve of the 2024-25 season, Lehmann decided to leave his position for the commentary role, which will include coverage of the Border-Gavaskar series and the BBL.
Lehmann said, “I’ve had a great time over the journey, with so many fond memories from that time. I wish nothing but the best for the future for all at QC and the Heat and thank each and every member of staff and the playing group for making my time at QC so enjoyable and fulfilling.”
Queensland Cricket CEO Terry Svenson thanked Lehmann for his contribution towards Queensland cricket. Svenson said, “Throughout his long involvement with us, whether as a team coach with the Bulls and the Heat, or assisting individual players with their development, Darren has been a positive and proactive influence on cricket in the state.”
Svenson added, “Being part of the group that won the BBL last summer is a fitting way to farewell him, and while we were looking forward to having him with us again this summer, we wish him every success in the commentary box with ABC Sport.”
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Darren Lehmann -: Darren Lehmann is a former Australian cricketer and coach. He played for the Australian national team and later became a coach.
Brisbane Heat -: Brisbane Heat is a cricket team that plays in the Big Bash League (BBL), which is a professional T20 cricket league in Australia.
Queensland -: Queensland is a state in Australia. In cricket, it refers to the Queensland men’s cricket team, which competes in Australian domestic competitions.
ABC Sport -: ABC Sport is a part of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) that covers sports events and news. They have radio and TV programs about sports.
Commentator -: A commentator is someone who talks about the game while it is happening on TV or radio, explaining what is going on to the audience.
CEO -: CEO stands for Chief Executive Officer. This person is the highest-ranking official in a company or organization, responsible for making big decisions.
Queensland Cricket -: Queensland Cricket is the organization that manages cricket activities in the state of Queensland, Australia.
