Ashes-winning coach Darren Lehmann has been handed a contract extension until June 30, 2017.
Lehmann’s contract with Cricket Australia had been due to end in mid-2016.
CA’s performance manager Pat Howard says Lehmann’s influence on the team had been immense since assuming the position in June 2013.
“We have been extremely pleased with the results Darren has achieved with the team since he came on board,” Howard said in a statement on Friday.
“He has helped create an excellent team environment that has seen players thrive. We want that to continue so we used the winter period to work through an extension to his current contract.
“Importantly it provides continuity for the team and certainty for Darren heading into a critical period for Australian cricket.”
Lehmann was suddenly thrust into the spotlight a few weeks before Australia’s 2013 Ashes series in England began when he was appointed to replace sacked coach Mickey Arthur.
The 44-year-old former Test batsman says he’s proud of his achievements so far, which have included a five-nil Ashes triumph last summer and a 2-1 win in South Africa in March.
“I want to continue with the work we have done on and off the field with the team, as I feel we are heading in the right direction,” Lehmann said.
“I will be judged by results. If the team is not performing, then I am answerable.”
Australia’s two-Test series against Pakistan begins in Dubai on October 22.
Australia and New Zealand will host the World Cup in February and March 2015, following Australia’s four-Test series at home against India.
Lehmann’s side will also play Test series in West Indies and England next year.
DARREN LEHMANN’S RECORD AS AUSTRALIA’S TEST COACH
* Played: 13
* Won: 7
* Lost: 4
* Drawn: 4*Series records: 0-3 v England in England, 5-0 v England in Australia, 2-1 v South Africa in South Africa.
Vibhor
Roar Rookie
This was on the cards. Lehmann seems to have brought the old Aussie agression back into the team.
Ross Fleming
Roar Rookie
Boof is a legend
Ross Fleming
Roar Rookie
Fantastic work boof, clearly the best coach in world cricket who is rewarding performance and not picking on who his favorites are which is not something I can say for the Arthur era. Guys are being rewarded for domestic performance and folks such as White, Khawaja, Cutting, SOK, Whiteman and others who perform in domestic cricket will get rewarded.
Patrick Effeney
Editor
Damo, I didn't want to say anything, but I appreciate you noticed.
Doc Disnick
Roar Guru
No brainer really.
Ryan Buckland
Expert
Fantastic. Not that he was going anywhere - cricket tends to back its coaches in 9/10ths of the time - but good to see regardless.
Jordan
Guest
Great move, should have been 5 years for the next 2 world cups.
Damo
Guest
+1 to whoever wrote the picture caption!
Craig Watson
Guest
Hey Brains it must have been an incredible feeling for Boof overseeing the 5-nil thumping of the Poms last year?
Craig Watson
Guest
Good to see Boof will be at the helm for another three years. When he took over from Mickey Arthur, Aussie cricket was in turmoil.He brought stability and a renewed confidence to the 'baggy greens' with his astute handling of egos and no nonsense style of coaching.
Brains of a bimbo (Atgm)
Guest
No brainer! Not so sure bout raymond but everybody loves boof