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| club2 = [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]]
| year2 = 1986-1997
| year2 = 1986-1997
| clubnumber2 =
| type1 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| columns = 2
| columns = 2
| column1 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| column1 = [[First-class cricket|First-class]]
| matches1 = 230
| matches1 = 230
| runs1 = 15,305
| runs1 = 15,305
| bat avg1 = 40.70
| bat avg1 = 40.70
| 100s/50s1 = 29/89
| 100s/50s1 = 29/89
| top score1 = 230*
| top score1 = 230[[not out|*]]
| deliveries1 = 1,882
| deliveries1 = 1,882
| wickets1 = 40
| wickets1 = 40
| bowl avg1 = 47.05
| bowl avg1 = 47.05
| fivefor1 = –
| fivefor1 = 0
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| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 3/21
| best bowling1 = 3/21
| catches/stumpings1 = 146/–
| catches/stumpings1 = 146/–
| column2 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| column2 = [[List A cricket|List A]]
| matches2 = 185
| matches2 = 185
| runs2 = 4,733
| runs2 = 4,733
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| wickets2 = 12
| wickets2 = 12
| bowl avg2 = 69.50
| bowl avg2 = 69.50
| fivefor2 = –
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = n/a
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 2/24
| best bowling2 = 2/24
| catches/stumpings2 = 50/–|
| catches/stumpings2 = 50/–
| date = 4 September,
| date = 4 September,
| year = 2014
| year = 2014
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/17061.html ESPNCricinfo
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/17061.html ESPNCricinfo
}}
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'''Andrew James Moles''' (born 12 February 1961 in [[Solihull]], [[Warwickshire]]) is a former English [[first-class cricket|first-class]] [[cricket]]er for [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] and [[Griqualand West cricket team|Griqualand West]]. After his playing career he became a coach with his most recent international coaching position being the coach of the [[Afghanistan national cricket team]].
'''Andrew James Moles''' (born 12 February 1961) is a former English professional [[cricket]]er who played [[first-class cricket]] for [[Warwickshire County Cricket Club|Warwickshire]] and [[Griqualand West cricket team|Griqualand West]]. After his playing career he became a coach with his most recent international coaching position being the coach of the [[Afghanistan national cricket team]].
<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/31499420 | title=Afghanistan coach Andy Moles on the 'most dangerous job in sport' | publisher=[[BBC Sport]] | date=17 February 2015 | accessdate=18 February 2015}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/31499420 | title=Afghanistan coach Andy Moles on the 'most dangerous job in sport' | publisher=[[BBC Sport]] | date=17 February 2015 | accessdate=18 February 2015}}</ref>


== Playing career ==
== Playing career ==


Moles was a gritty and determined, right-handed opening batsman. He played from 1986 until his retirement in 1997 for Warwickshire, where he scored 13,316 runs at an average of 38.59. During the late 1980s he also played domestic cricket in South Africa for Griqualand West and in three seasons managed 1,989 runs at 64.16.
Moles was a gritty and determined,{{cn}} right-handed opening batsman. He played from 1986 until his retirement in 1997 for Warwickshire, where he scored 13,316 runs at an average of 38.59. During the late 1980s he also played domestic cricket in South Africa for Griqualand West and in three seasons managed 1,989 runs at 64.16.


== Coaching career ==
== Coaching career ==
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After retiring as a player, he started his coaching career at Griqualand West, staying there for five years. His first appointment as the head coach of a national team came in 2001, when he coached [[Hong Kong national cricket team|Hong Kong]] at the [[2001 ICC Trophy]].<ref>(25 April 2001). [http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/95579.html "Road to Toronto: Latest news on all ICC Trophy First Division countries plus others"] – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 April 2016.</ref>
After retiring as a player, he started his coaching career at Griqualand West, staying there for five years. His first appointment as the head coach of a national team came in 2001, when he coached [[Hong Kong national cricket team|Hong Kong]] at the [[2001 ICC Trophy]].<ref>(25 April 2001). [http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/95579.html "Road to Toronto: Latest news on all ICC Trophy First Division countries plus others"] – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 April 2016.</ref>


In 2003 he was appointed as the national coach of [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]], but he had a turbulent time due to infighting between the [[Kenyan Cricket Board]] and players which led him to quit the job at the end of 2004.
In 2003 he was appointed as the national coach of [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]], but he had a turbulent time due to infighting between the [[Kenyan Cricket Board]] and the players which led him to quit the job at the end of 2004.{{cn} He took over as the coach of [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] in January 2005 but quit the job after less than a year as a result of disagreements with some of the senior players.{{cn}}


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He was appointed coach of [[Northern Districts cricket team|Northern Districts]] in [[New Zealand]] domestic cricket for the 2006-07 season and in his first season helped guide the team to the [[New Zealand first-class cricket championship|State Championship]]. In November 2008, New Zealand Cricket announced that Moles had been appointed to succeed [[John Bracewell]] as the New Zealand Coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/4772284a1823.html|title=Black Caps install Moles as coach|date=25 November 2008|accessdate=2008-11-26}}</ref> He resigned from this position in October 2009 after citing differences between himself and senior members of the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/new_zealand/8323621.stm|title=Moles quits as New Zealand coach |date=24 October 2009|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=2009-10-24| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20091027040104/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/new_zealand/8323621.stm| archivedate= 27 October 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
He took over as the coach of [[Scotland national cricket team|Scotland]] in January 2005 but quit the job after less than a year as a result of disagreements with some of the senior players.


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Moles had a stint as a coach at [[Wellingborough School]] in Northamptonshire.<ref>http://blog.thecricketer.com/?p=16427</ref> before being appointed as batting coach for the [[Afghanistan national cricket team]] in June 2014.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/752001.html Afghanistan appoint Moles as batting coach]</ref> Later, on 3 September 2014, he was named head coach replacing [[Kabir Khan (cricketer)|Kabir Khan]] ahead of the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/777577.html Moles named new Afghanistan coach]</ref>
He was appointed coach of [[Northern Districts cricket team|Northern Districts]] in [[New Zealand]] domestic cricket for the 2006-07 season and in his first season helped guide the team to the [[New Zealand first-class cricket championship|State Championship]].

In November 2008, New Zealand Cricket announced that Andy Moles had been appointed to succeed [[John Bracewell]] as the New Zealand Coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/4772284a1823.html|title=Black Caps install Moles as coach|date=25 November 2008|accessdate=2008-11-26}}</ref>
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He resigned from this position in October 2009 after citing differences between himself and senior members of the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/new_zealand/8323621.stm|title=Moles quits as New Zealand coach |date=24 October 2009|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=2009-10-24| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20091027040104/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/other_international/new_zealand/8323621.stm| archivedate= 27 October 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>

Moles had a stint as a coach at [[Wellingborough School]] in Northamptonshire.<ref>http://blog.thecricketer.com/?p=16427</ref>

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In June 2014, Moles was appointed as Batting Coach for the [[Afghanistan national cricket team]] to prepare them for Cricket World Cup 2015.<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/752001.html Afghanistan appoint Moles as batting coach]</ref> Later, on 3 September 2014, he was named head coach replacing [[Kabir Khan (cricketer)|Kabir Khan]]. His first assignment with the Afghanistan side will be on the tour to Australia and New Zealand for eight fixtures designed to prepare the side for the [[2015 Cricket World Cup|World Cup]].<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/afghanistan/content/story/777577.html Moles named new Afghanistan coach]</ref>
Now he is Coching Afghnistan U-19 Side and In His Coching afghnistan won ACC YOUTH Asia Cup


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{cricinfo|id=17061}}
* {{cricinfo|id=17061}}
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Revision as of 07:38, 5 April 2018

Andy Moles
Personal information
Full name
Andrew James Moles
Born (1961-02-12) 12 February 1961 (age 63)
Solihull, Warwickshire
NicknameMolar
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight arm fast-medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1986-1989Griqualand West
1986-1997Warwickshire
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches 230 185
Runs scored 15,305 4,733
Batting average 40.70 28.00
100s/50s 29/89 2/15
Top score 230* 127
Balls bowled 1,882 824
Wickets 40 12
Bowling average 47.05 69.50
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 3/21 2/24
Catches/stumpings 146/– 50/–
Source: ESPNCricinfo, 4 September, 2014

Andrew James Moles (born 12 February 1961) is a former English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket for Warwickshire and Griqualand West. After his playing career he became a coach with his most recent international coaching position being the coach of the Afghanistan national cricket team. [1]

Playing career

Moles was a gritty and determined,[citation needed] right-handed opening batsman. He played from 1986 until his retirement in 1997 for Warwickshire, where he scored 13,316 runs at an average of 38.59. During the late 1980s he also played domestic cricket in South Africa for Griqualand West and in three seasons managed 1,989 runs at 64.16.

Coaching career

After retiring as a player, he started his coaching career at Griqualand West, staying there for five years. His first appointment as the head coach of a national team came in 2001, when he coached Hong Kong at the 2001 ICC Trophy.[2]

In 2003 he was appointed as the national coach of Kenya, but he had a turbulent time due to infighting between the Kenyan Cricket Board and the players which led him to quit the job at the end of 2004.{{cn} He took over as the coach of Scotland in January 2005 but quit the job after less than a year as a result of disagreements with some of the senior players.[citation needed]

He was appointed coach of Northern Districts in New Zealand domestic cricket for the 2006-07 season and in his first season helped guide the team to the State Championship. In November 2008, New Zealand Cricket announced that Moles had been appointed to succeed John Bracewell as the New Zealand Coach.[3] He resigned from this position in October 2009 after citing differences between himself and senior members of the team.[4]

Moles had a stint as a coach at Wellingborough School in Northamptonshire.[5] before being appointed as batting coach for the Afghanistan national cricket team in June 2014.[6] Later, on 3 September 2014, he was named head coach replacing Kabir Khan ahead of the 2015 Cricket World Cup.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Afghanistan coach Andy Moles on the 'most dangerous job in sport'". BBC Sport. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  2. ^ (25 April 2001). "Road to Toronto: Latest news on all ICC Trophy First Division countries plus others" – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Black Caps install Moles as coach". 25 November 2008. Retrieved 26 November 2008.
  4. ^ "Moles quits as New Zealand coach". BBC Sport. 24 October 2009. Archived from the original on 27 October 2009. Retrieved 24 October 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ http://blog.thecricketer.com/?p=16427
  6. ^ Afghanistan appoint Moles as batting coach
  7. ^ Moles named new Afghanistan coach

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