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Shane Burger is leaving his role as Scotland Men’s head coach after almost four years to join Somerset at the end of February, Cricket Scotland has announced.<\/span><\/p>\n The 40-year-old South African guided Scotland to three group wins in the 2021 T20 World Cup, beating Bangladesh, before securing victory over two-time champions West Indies last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n “The journey has been rewarding on and off the field for this group and to have played a role in that is something I am incredibly proud of,” said Burger.<\/span><\/p>\n “There have been many challenges thrown along the way, but we have managed to navigate our way through these and achieve some fantastic results. <\/span><\/p>\n “I am excited to be moving on to to a new adventure with Somerset where I will be taking on a different role and have no doubt it will keep developing me as a coach and person.”<\/span><\/p>\n Leaving with his team topping Cricket World Cup League 2, Burger will become Somerset’s assistant coach and lead batting coach.<\/span><\/p>\n Cricket Scotland says it hopes to appoint Burger’s successor “in good time for the summer fixtures”.<\/span><\/p>\n Toby Bailey, interim head of performance, said of Burger: “He has continued the development of the men’s national team and it is clear that beating full-member nations is no longer a shock. <\/span><\/p>\n