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Tim Nielsen
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Andrew Hughes /
18 November 2010 /
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"A low profile coach, Neilsen is popular amongst the Australian players and has a good working relationship with Ricky Ponting."
Australia's low-profile coach will needs the team to get their tactics right, something he hasn't always done...
Tim Neilsen
Coach
Tests: None
First Class Average: 26.06
Ashes Role:
A low profile coach, Neilsen is popular amongst the Australian players and has a good working relationship with Ricky Ponting. The two of them need to work hard at getting their tactics right this time after some poor decisions in recent months.
Likes: John Buchanan, his predecessor and mentor
Dislikes: Criticism of Ricky Ponting
Trivia: A former wicketkeeper, he once held the record for Sheffield Shield dismissals
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