Dubai [UAE], Jan 9 (ANI): Australia's Simon Keen has been named as the head coach and high-performance manager of Vanuatu Cricket.The 32-year-old former all-rounder, left-hand batsman and medium-pacer, has replaced Clint McKay as a coach."Simon has only just finished his playing career, so he has a great grasp on the modern game, particularly T20 and one-day cricket, which is perfect for us in Vanuatu," International Cricket Council (ICC) quoted Shane Deitz, Vanuatu Cricket's CEO as saying."I know his style and approach to cricket will be a perfect fit for our players, as we continue to want to play exciting cricket and entertain the cricketing world with our Vanuatu style of play ... He is still a young man, so I believe he will bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the team," Deitz added.Keen represented Australia U19 and played for Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. (ANI)

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