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Matthew Cooper

London Spirit identify new head coach for The Hundred after tragic death of Shane Warne

Trevor Bayliss is reportedly set to take over as head coach of The Hundred franchise London Spirit following the tragic death of Shane Warne.

Warne coached London Spirit in the inaugural edition of the competition and was set to return this summer, but passed away after suffering a heart attack at the age of just 52. The legendary spinner will receive a state funeral at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 30.

According to the Evening Standard, Bayliss is set to be named as the franchise's new coach. The report states that the Australian will be in charge on an interim basis for the forthcoming season.

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