Rixon appointed Aussie fielding coach

Former Australia wicketkeeper Steve Rixon has been appointed as the national team's new fielding coach.

Rixon, who played Test and one-day cricket for Australia during the 1970s and 1980s, will join the team on the upcoming tours of Sri Lanka and South Africa.
"I am thrilled with this appointment and look forward to working with the Australian team over the next two tours," said Rixon.
"Fielding skills play such an important role in the modern game and often proves the difference between winning and losing.
"I feel my experience firstly as a player and more importantly a successful coach across the world can help many of these young Australian players, together with the outstanding group of assistants [Australia coach] Tim Nielsen has at his disposal."
Rixon made his Test debut against India at the Gabba in 1977 and played 13 Tests and six One-day internationals for Australia as wicketkeeper and lower-order batsman.
Cricket Australia acting chief executive Michael Brown added: "We are very excited Steve is joining our staff as a fielding coach.
"His experience as a player and successful coach at both domestic and international level will be invaluable for our group as we prepare for tough tours to Sri Lanka and South Africa in the next six months."