Overview
- Queensland Cricket confirmed on Tuesday that Johan Botha had resigned from both the Bulls and Brisbane Heat, leaving with a year still on his contract.
- Chief executive Terry Svenson publicly thanked Botha for his work and said he made a strong contribution to developing the next generation of Queensland players.
- Media reports say Botha had faced mounting pressure over results and was effectively forced out after failing to secure a trophy despite taking the Bulls to the 2024/25 Sheffield Shield final.
- Botha is a former South Africa white-ball captain and has prior head-coaching experience in the Pakistan Super League, a background that shaped expectations for his dual role.
- Names such as Tim Paine have been touted as possible replacements and Queensland Cricket has begun a search that will determine leadership for both Sheffield Shield and Big Bash campaigns.