da marjack bet: Former Central Districts and English county professional Richard Hayward has been appointed Canterbury Cricket’s coaching director
Lynn McConnell31-Jul-2002Former Central Districts and English county professional Richard Hayward has been appointed Canterbury Cricket’s coaching director.Hayward has had a long connection with Nelson where he was an integral part of the Hawke Cup-dominating side of the 1980s.In 50 first-class matches between 1979 and 1985/86, Hayward scored 1766 runs at 26.75 and scored three centuries. In 48 limited overs matches he scored 989 runs at 31.90.He played first-class cricket for Minor Counties, Hampshire, Central Districts and Somerset.Canterbury Cricket’s chief executive Richard Reid said he was delighted Hayward had decided to join.”He brings with him a wealth of knowledge gleaned from working both in England and New Zealand. I have known Richard for 20 years and have always been impressed by his knowledge of the game and his communication skills,” Reid said.He will take up his position in September.