With more than 20 years of coaching experience, Greg Shipperd is internationally regarded as one of the best cricket coaches in all forms of the game.
Shipperd began coaching in Tasmania before taking over as coach of the Victorian Bushrangers in 2004 – a position he still holds today. Shortly after taking the reigns, Shipperd led the Bushrangers to their first PURA Cup title in more than 10 years in 2004. His is considered across the globe as a T20 mastermind; this is highlighted by four Victorian T20 titles, two CLT20 campaigns and a four-year tenure at the helm of IPL powerhouse, the Delhi Daredevils.
A meticulous planner renowned for his tactical nous and strong rapport with his teams, Shipperd has a knack for getting the most out of his players and has overseen five Victorians being awarded Cricket Australia contracts and eight selections for Australian duty in the past year.
In his playing days, Shipperd was a top order batsman and played 15 seasons of first-class cricket for Western Australia and Tasmania. He also toured South Africa with the rebel Australian side from 1985-87. |