The Central Gauteng Lions have appointed Jonty Rhodes as their fielding consultant.

The legendary fielder, who represented South Africa in 52 Tests and 245 ODIs from 1992 to 2003, joins a Lions coaching group that includes former Proteas Allan Donald (bowling coach) and Hashim Amla (batting coach) working under ex-Proteas head coach Russell Domingo.

Rhodes has coaching experience in both the IPL (Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants) and SA20 (Durban’s Super Giants) as well as at international level (Sri Lanka, Kenya and Sweden).

“With their willingness to keep improving in all areas, it is no surprise that the Lions have had so much success on and off the field in the past five years,” Rhodes said.

“Even with my 16 years of coaching experience in the IPL and SA20, I too, am on a constant journey of growth, and as such, am relishing this opportunity to work with the Lions over the next 12 months, where I can hopefully add value to all levels of cricket in Gauteng.”

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