Sydney, May 25 -- Shelley Nitschke has extended her contract to coach Australia's women's team until mid-2029, as she prepares her side for next month's T20 World Cup in England.
Nitschke's new three-year contract that will ensure she remains at the helm across an action-packed upcoming period for the women's game.
The former Australia allrounder, who took over from Matthew Mott as head coach in 2022 on an initial four-year deal, will oversee the next four major global tournaments, including the 2026 and 2028 T20 World Cups, the inaugural women's Champions Trophy in 2027 and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
The next three years will also see Australia travel to England for the Ashes in mid-2027, and host their fiercest rivals in early 2...