victory which saw him hit 34 not out. In the Super Six stage, he came in against New Zealand at 84–7. He and Michael Bevan again saved Australia with his highest score of 64 as Australia put up a winning total batting first. In the semi-final against Sri Lanka, he bowled tightly conceding 0–18 in 10 overs but his pressure caused the spectacular run out of Aravinda de Silva as he picked up spun around and threw down the stumps to prevent a tight single off his own bowling. In the final against India, he picked up one wicket bowling Rahul Dravid as Australia won, completing an undefeated campaign. Injury and retirement At the start of the 2004–05 Australian summer, Bichel was not offered a contract by the Australian Cricket Board, an indication that the Board did not believe he would represent Australia in that season. His performances in the domestic competition, however, continued to be at the same high standards as before and it was clear that he wanted to make another return to the international scene. Bichel's performances at State level during the 2004–05 domestic season earned him the Domestic Player of the Year award at the 2005 Australian cricket awards. However, he announced his retirement on 9 February 2009, saying he never fully recovered from his shoulder injury. Post retirement Chennai Super Kings, the IPL Champions of 2010 season, acquired Andy Bichel's services as a bowling coach for the team's youngsters for IPL 2011 season. He was later the coach of Papua New Guinea. On 11 November 2011, it was announced that Andy Bichel would join the Cricket Australia selection panel. In 2014 it was announced that Bichel had partnered Tangalooma Island Resort to be an official brand ambassador. Bichel has been well credited for his art in the fast bowling coaching landscape. His mantra of 'FTOO' is preached throughout Queensland Cricket. References External links Andy Bichel Official Website Australia One Day International cricketers Australia Test cricketers Queensland cricketers Worcestershire cricketers Essex cricketers Hampshire cricketers Cricketers from Queensland 1970 births Living people Commonwealth Games silver medallists for Australia Australian cricketers Indian Premier League coaches Australian cricket coaches Commonwealth Games medallists in cricket Cricketers at the 2003 Cricket World Cup Cricketers at the 1998 Commonwealth Games Australian people of German descent Australia national cricket team selectors Coaches of the Papua New Guinea national cricket team Medallists at the