Lancashire have appointed former Eire captain William Porterfield as a part of Dale Benkenstein’s teaching workers at Previous Trafford.
The 39-year-old beforehand labored with Benkenstein at Gloucestershire, the place he started his teaching profession.
His appointment comes shortly after assistant head coach Carl Crowe left the membership on Monday.
“I am happy that Will has joined be a part of me and I look ahead to persevering with our relationship,” Benkenstein mentioned.
“Will and I labored collectively for 2 years in Bristol and I feel that he’ll add actual talent and expertise to our teaching workers right here at Lancashire, each from his taking part in days and first steps into teaching.
“With Will and Craig White alongside me, I’m actually happy to have my teaching workforce finalised as we head off on pre-season tour this week earlier than the season will get below manner in April.
“Lastly, I might additionally wish to thank Carl Crowe for all of his efforts throughout our transient time working collectively right here at Lancashire and I want him all the most effective along with his subsequent steps.”
Porterfield retired from taking part in in 2022 having been Eire’s longest-serving captain and their third most-capped participant after making his debut in 2006.
He went on to hitch his former county Gloucestershire as a guide coach and rejoins Benkenstein, who was appointed by the Pink Rose in December.