<p>Former England wicket-keeper batter Sarah Taylor has become the first woman coach in men's professional franchise cricket after she was named assistant coach of Team Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi T10 league beginning November 19.</p>

<p>Widely regarded as one of the best ever wicket-keepers, Taylor became the first woman specialist coach at a men's county side with Sussex in the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>She now builds on that by again treading a new path with Team Abu Dhabi, and Taylor hopes that her involvement with the T10 league will inspire women all over the world.</p>

<p>"Coming into this franchise world, you get players and coaches coming in from all around the world where it may not necessarily be the norm," said Taylor.</p>

<p>"But I'd love to think that some young girl or some woman watching can see me in the coaching team and realise that's an opportunity and they can push for it, saying ?If she can do it, why can't I?"</p>

<p>After making her debut in 2006, the 32-year-old Taylor played in 10 Tests, 126 ODIs and 90 T20Is before announcing her international retirement in 2019. She returned to professional cricket this summer to feature in The Hundred and the 2021 Women's Twenty20 Cup in the U.K.</p>

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<p>She is hoping that other women follow his path and emulate her.</p>

<p>I do hope that it becomes a little more normal and I may be the first but I won't be the last. Coaching is my passion and it's kind of going down the men's routem, which is really exciting.</p>

<p>I've never had issues in male environments and I enjoy the challenge. You always want to prove that you're good enough, but that's the same for any coach going into a new environment.</p>

<p>Taylor, who won two ICC Women's World Cups, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and represented England 226 times over the course of a stellar playing career, will serve as assistant to head coach Paul Farbrace.</p>

<p>Team Abu Dhabi has secured the services of former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener, who is currently head coach of the Afghanistan team playing at the T20 World Cup.</p>

<p>As well as continuing to work with Sussex, Taylor also coaches at Bede's School in the same county.</p>

<p>While she remains open to more playing opportunities, Taylor turned down a playing gig this winter in order to work with Team Abu Dhabi and she is looking forward to being able to pick the brains of the likes of Farbrace and Klusener.</p>

<p>It came completely out of the blue and it was an amazing surprise. I've been counting down the days until I can get to Abu Dhabi and get going.</p>

<p>"I cannot wait. As soon as I found out who the staff was, that made it even more exciting and it was a lightbulb moment that I would be stupid to miss out on the opportunity. I've got so much to learn, they've probably got so much to tell me and I'm very much going to be a sponge. I'll have to be."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t10-cricket-is-no-more-just-a-hitting-game-it-needs-strategy-as-well-says-yusuf-pathan-424451">T10 cricket is no more just a hitting game, it needs strategy as well, says Yusuf Pathan</a></strong></p>

<p>"I'm going to sit there with a notebook and write as much as I can. They know that as well, and will teach me so much as I'm at the start of my coaching career."</p>

<p>Team Abu Dhabi also announced the signing of England international Liam Lawrence as their Icon Player, while West Indies legend Chris Gayle was retained.</p>

<p>Team Abu Dhabi Squad: Chris Benjamin, Danny Briggs, Ahmed Daniyal, Fidel Edwards, Muhammad Farazuddin, Chris Gayle, Colin Ingram, Marchant de Lange, Liam Livingstone, Obed Mccoy, Rohan Mustafa, Naveen-ul-Haq, Phil Salt, Paul Stirling.</p>


Former England wicket-keeper batter Sarah Taylor has become the first woman coach in men's professional franchise cricket after she was named assistant coach of Team Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi T10 league beginning November 19.

Former England wicket-keeper batter Sarah Taylor has become the first woman coach in men's professional franchise cricket after she was named assistant coach of Team Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi T10 league beginning November 19. Widely regarded as one of the best ever wicket-keepers, Taylor became the first woman specialist coach at a men's county side with Sussex in the United Kingdom. She now builds on that by again treading a new path with Team Abu Dhabi, and Taylor hopes that her involvement with the T10 league will inspire women all over the world. "Coming into this franchise world, you get players and coaches coming in from all around the world where it may not necessarily be the norm," said Taylor. "But I'd love to think that some young girl or some woman watching can see me in the coaching team and realise that's an opportunity and they can push for it, saying ?If she can do it, why can't I?" After making her debut in 2006, the 32-year-old Taylor played in 10 Tests, 126 ODIs and 90 T20Is before announcing her international retirement in 2019. She returned to professional cricket this summer to feature in The Hundred and the 2021 Women's Twenty20 Cup in the U.K. ALSO READ: T10 League: David Wiese confident of Deccan Gladiators' players forming solid bond for fifth season She is hoping that other women follow his path and emulate her. I do hope that it becomes a little more normal and I may be the first but I won't be the last. Coaching is my passion and it's kind of going down the men's routem, which is really exciting. I've never had issues in male environments and I enjoy the challenge. You always want to prove that you're good enough, but that's the same for any coach going into a new environment. Taylor, who won two ICC Women's World Cups, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and represented England 226 times over the course of a stellar playing career, will serve as assistant to head coach Paul Farbrace. Team Abu Dhabi has secured the services of former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener, who is currently head coach of the Afghanistan team playing at the T20 World Cup. As well as continuing to work with Sussex, Taylor also coaches at Bede's School in the same county. While she remains open to more playing opportunities, Taylor turned down a playing gig this winter in order to work with Team Abu Dhabi and she is looking forward to being able to pick the brains of the likes of Farbrace and Klusener. It came completely out of the blue and it was an amazing surprise. I've been counting down the days until I can get to Abu Dhabi and get going. "I cannot wait. As soon as I found out who the staff was, that made it even more exciting and it was a lightbulb moment that I would be stupid to miss out on the opportunity. I've got so much to learn, they've probably got so much to tell me and I'm very much going to be a sponge. I'll have to be." ALSO READ: T10 cricket is no more just a hitting game, it needs strategy as well, says Yusuf Pathan "I'm going to sit there with a notebook and write as much as I can. They know that as well, and will teach me so much as I'm at the start of my coaching career." Team Abu Dhabi also announced the signing of England international Liam Lawrence as their Icon Player, while West Indies legend Chris Gayle was retained. Team Abu Dhabi Squad: Chris Benjamin, Danny Briggs, Ahmed Daniyal, Fidel Edwards, Muhammad Farazuddin, Chris Gayle, Colin Ingram, Marchant de Lange, Liam Livingstone, Obed Mccoy, Rohan Mustafa, Naveen-ul-Haq, Phil Salt, Paul Stirling.

Sarah Taylor becomes first woman coach in men's professional franchise cricket

<p>Five years ago, Virat Kohli was on his way to become the best batsman in the world. He was hailed by Sachin Tendulkar as the one player who can beat his record of centuries. Kohli is currently leading the Indian cricket team, and is one of the finest batsmen in all forms of cricket, but a sweet blast from&nbsp;the past has the twitteratti abuzz.</p>

<p>England woman cricketer Kate Cross revealed in a tweet that five years ago, Kohli wanted to meet her teammate Sarah Taylor. "5 years ago since @imVkohli wanted to meet you @Sarah_Taylor30!!" Cross said in her tweet.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">5 years ago since <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> wanted to meet you <a href="https://twitter.com/Sarah_Taylor30?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sarah_Taylor30</a>!! <a href="https://t.co/dRi5XKcwqh">pic.twitter.com/dRi5XKcwqh</a></p>
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<p>Taylor replied to Cross saying, "One of the more bizarre wake up calls I've ever had. #5ambreakfast"</p>

<p>Twenty-nine-year-old Taylor is England's wicketkeeper-batswoman who has been opening the batting in ODIs and in the middle order in Tests. In 2008, she became the youngest woman cricketer to score 1000 runs in ODIs during a match against India.</p>

<p>She won the T20I Women's Cricket of the Year awards in 2012 and 2013. Taylor completed her graduation from Brighton College and loves football club Arsenal.</p>

<p>Sarah keeps teasing Kohli on Twitter. In a post shortly after Kohli's marriage to Anushka Sharma, Taylor took a dig at teammate Danielle Wyatt, who congratulated Kolhi on the wedding.</p>

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<p>The dig was based on Wyatt's 2014 tweet in which she had asked Kohli to marry her.</p>

<p>In a 2014 post, she posted a combination photo of Virat Kohli and his brother Alex saying "@imVkohli My brother @Alex_Taylor50 says he looks better than you. Just saying :)"</p>

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— Sarah Taylor (@Sarah_Taylor30) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sarah_Taylor30/status/453764736413618176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<p>Taylor's ODI average is over 39 with seven centuries and 19 half centuries. She was part of England cricket team which toured India in February, 2019.</p>


Five years ago, Virat Kohli was on his way to become the best batsman in the world. He was hailed by Sachin Tendulkar as the one player who can beat his record of centuries.

Five years ago, Virat Kohli was on his way to become the best batsman in the world. He was hailed by Sachin Tendulkar as the one player who can beat his record of centuries. Kohli is currently leading the Indian cricket team, and is one of the finest batsmen in all forms of cricket, but a sweet blast from the past has the twitteratti abuzz. England woman cricketer Kate Cross revealed in a tweet that five years ago, Kohli wanted to meet her teammate Sarah Taylor. "5 years ago since @imVkohli wanted to meet you @Sarah_Taylor30!!" Cross said in her tweet. 5 years ago since @imVkohli wanted to meet you @Sarah_Taylor30!! pic.twitter.com/dRi5XKcwqh — Kate Cross (@katecross16) April 7, 2019 × Taylor replied to Cross saying, "One of the more bizarre wake up calls I've ever had. #5ambreakfast" Twenty-nine-year-old Taylor is England's wicketkeeper-batswoman who has been opening the batting in ODIs and in the middle order in Tests. In 2008, she became the youngest woman cricketer to score 1000 runs in ODIs during a match against India. She won the T20I Women's Cricket of the Year awards in 2012 and 2013. Taylor completed her graduation from Brighton College and loves football club Arsenal. Sarah keeps teasing Kohli on Twitter. In a post shortly after Kohli's marriage to Anushka Sharma, Taylor took a dig at teammate Danielle Wyatt, who congratulated Kolhi on the wedding. Should of got there quicker @Danni_Wyatt !!! 😂😂 https://t.co/IIZNJa2QEc — Sarah Taylor (@Sarah_Taylor30) December 13, 2017 × The dig was based on Wyatt's 2014 tweet in which she had asked Kohli to marry her. In a 2014 post, she posted a combination photo of Virat Kohli and his brother Alex saying "@imVkohli My brother @Alex_Taylor50 says he looks better than you. Just saying :)" @imVkohli My brother @Alex_Taylor50 says he looks better than you. Just saying :) pic.twitter.com/oZfSxbPBoa — Sarah Taylor (@Sarah_Taylor30) April 9, 2014 × Taylor's ODI average is over 39 with seven centuries and 19 half centuries. She was part of England cricket team which toured India in February, 2019.

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