The Cricket Australia (CA) has appointed Adam Griffith as National Pace Bowling Coach taking on responsibility for the development and preparation of next-generation pace bowlers for Australia’s Men’s teams.
The role was first advertised back in October as an Australia-based position to oversee the management of fast bowlers across international and domestic programmes. He was an assistant coach of Victoria before taking over the role.
“I’m delighted Adam will bring his extensive experience to Cricket Australia as National Pace Bowling Coach and become an important part of our coaching set-up.”
“Adam’s expertise across all formats will be invaluable in the preparation of pace bowlers for Australia’s national men’s teams,” said Australia head coach Andrew McDonald.
Griffith brings a wealth of coaching experience at the elite level. He has previously served as senior assistant coach for Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers, Director of Coaching for Tasmania and head coach of both the Tasmania Tigers and Hobart Hurricanes.
Additionally, he worked as an assistant coach for Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the IPL 2024 season. At the international level, Griffith has supported Australia men’s teams on several occasions, including bilateral tours in 2012 and 2016 and the 2019 ICC World Cup in England.
Jhye Richardson and Cameron Green are both recovering from significant surgeries and Griffith has worked with both of them in their junior days in WA. He was the key figure who played an important role in the rise of Riley Meredith and Nathan Ellis.
He was also the coach of Beau Webster and oversaw his transition from offspin. More recently he also worked closely with young Victorian quick Sam Elliott who is enjoying a breakout year in domestic cricket, and has overseen Will Sutherland’s recovery from stress fracture in his back.
Griffith will complete the domestic season with Victoria in his current role as bowling coach under Chris Rogers. Victoria currently sitting second in both the Sheffield Shield and the Dean Jones Trophy before moving to Brisbane to take up his new post.
