Craig McMillan has been appointed the BLACKCAPS Batting Coach for the next two years.
The former BLACKCAP filled the role on an interim basis for the recent tour of the West Indies, where the side won a rare away Test series, and has just returned from the successful New Zealand A tour of England.
New Zealand Cricket Head of Cricket Lindsay Crocker says McMillan has undertaken his role successfully on the two recent tours, establishing a good rapport with the players who have responded well to his input.
“The West Indies and NZA tours were his first as a coach at that level, and we’re very happy with his development.
Craig McMillan played for the BLACKCAPS between 1997 and 2007.
“He’s been awarded his two year contract on that basis and I’m confident he’ll continue to form an excellent coaching trio with Mike (Head Coach Mike Hesson) and Shane (Bowling Coach Shane Bond).”
McMillan played for the BLACKCAPS from 1997 to 2007 and has since spent time with both Canterbury Cricket and the BLACKCAPS assisting with batting technique.
The 37-year-old will give up his media roles, including his commentary work with SKY Sport, now that he has taken on the full-time coaching role.
Today’s announcement follows yesterday’s news that Hesson has signed on for another two years as BLACKCAPS Head Coach. Other members of the BLACKCAPS support staff are contracted until April 2015.
