Yorkshire first team coach Jason Gillespie has agreed to join Adelaide Strikers for next winter's Big Bash League, in addition to his White Rose responsibilities.
The 39-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the franchise in a deal that he hopes will improve Yorkshire's Twenty20 approach after a disappointing run in recent years.
Gillespie, whose Yorkshire side got their LV= County Championship defence under way with an impressive 10-wicket win over Worcestershire, will continue in his role at Headingley and has made it clear he is still fully committed to the role.
“I would like to place on record my gratitude to Yorkshire County Cricket Club for allowing me to coach in the Big Bash League,” said Gillespie.
“I am looking forward to bringing back some knowledge and experiences to Yorkshire, which will improve our T20 cricket going forward.
“The opportunity to coach and build on the Strikers recent success is a great challenge.”
Yorkshire chief executive Mark Arthur added Gillespie has the full support of the club ahead of his Big Bash stint.
“I want to make it absolutely clear that Jason (Gillespie) is primarily our senior coach and he will join Adelaide Strikers with our blessing for a short period at the end of the year,” Arthur explained. “It will advance his own skill-set, which ultimately will benefit Yorkshire.
“Over the last 10 to 12 years we have underperformed in the T20 competition. This year we have made it a priority. We will be making a concerted effort to be amongst the elite.”