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. Bichel's absence from the international arena had earned him 'cult' status with some fans in Australia. Fans often come to games with banners calling for Bichel to be brought back into the Australian team, and a 'Bring Back Bichel' campaign has also occurred.
However, he announced his retirement on 9 February 2009, saying he never fully recovered from his shoulder injury.
Chennai Super Kings, the IPL Champions of 2010 season, have acquired Andy Bichel's services as a bowling coach for the team's youngsters for IPL 2011 season .
He is currently the coach of Papua New Guinea.
On 11 November 2011 it was announced that Andy Bichel would join the Cricket Australia selection panel.
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