Bruce Edgar has decided against accepting a revised BLACKCAPS selection role.
Mr Edgar, whose contract with NZC ended at the end of April, assisted BLACKCAPS coach Mike Hesson select highly successful Test, One Day International and Twenty20 International squads over the past two years. He was also responsible for helping select New Zealand Under 19 and New Zealand A squads, as well as overseeing, on a part-time basis, NZC’s Talent Identification Programme.
Mr Edgar said he enjoyed his time working with Mike Hesson and the BLACKCAPS. “Over that time it’s been one of the most successful periods for New Zealand Cricket, and it’s been a privilege to be a part of that.
“In particular, it’s been great to see the progress of the New Zealand Test team, and the development of so many new players coming through.
“We just couldn’t come to terms.”
NZC Head of Cricket Lindsay Crocker said Mr Edgar had developed a strong working relationship with Hesson and could deservedly feel a sense of accomplishment in the performance of the various teams he helped select.
“Bruce has been an excellent sounding board for Mike; a trusted colleague and a good, independent thinker,” said Mr Crocker. “We’re certainly disappointed to see him leave.”
Changes to Mr Edgar’s role were fuelled by a need to expand the National Talent Identification component of his job from a part-time to fulltime position, something NZC deemed a priority if recent successes on the international stage were to be sustained.
“Bruce felt he was unable to accept the revised role and terms and, while it’s a decision we regret, it’s also one we respect,” said Mr Crocker. “He departs with our gratitude for a selection job well done, and with our best wishes in future endeavours.”
The process for the appointment of the part-time BLACKCAPS Selector role, and the full-time Talent ID role will commence shortly.
