Johan Botha teams up with Islamabad United in a coaching capacity

Johan Botha has been named as the fielding coach for the champions of the Pakistan Super League Islamabad United. While the 35-year old South African turned Australian remains to be an active player on the roster of the Sydney Sixers as well as the New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield, the fact of the matter is that he is now looking to become somewhat of a coach, such that he can make an impact on the bench as well.

As a former captain of South Africa as well as the captain of the New South Wales outfit in the Sheffield Shield, Botha is perhaps an ideal coaching candidate when it comes to being one of those persons who is able to help channel the deal flow of talent as well as coaching and helping players become better and changing the game in all the aspects as well.

He replaced Darren Berry, the outgoing coach who seemingly had only good things to say about Botha’s performances and that he would certainly be suitable for the coaching role that is currently expected to be thrust on him in the duration of the Pakistan Super League.

Regarding his replacement, Berry clarified that, “For personal reasons and commitments back home I will not be able to join PSL this year.”

“However, in Johan Botha, United has a former international captain and someone whom I have worked with for years. I am sure that he will be the perfect replacement and will add to an outstanding coaching staff. I wish him and the rest of the Islamabad United guys every success in PSL 2,” he added.

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