Craig McMillan, former New Zealand batter, has been named the assistant coach of the New Zealand women’s cricket team for the next two years. McMillan, who played 260 internationals between 1997 and 2007, will work alongside head coach Ben Sawyer, starting with the upcoming tour of England later this month.
McMillan’s coaching resume includes serving as New Zealand men’s batting coach from 2014 to 2019, a period during which the team reached consecutive ODI World Cup finals. He also worked as a fielding coach for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2018 and was most recently a batting consultant for Canterbury last season.
“He’s a proven coach with an extensive international playing career,” Sawyer said. “The players are excited to start working with Craig; they’re looking forward to having him on board for the upcoming tour to England.”
McMillan expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, “I’m rapt with the appointment and to be back involved in coaching international cricket again. It’ll be great to be part of the White Ferns family as we head into a busy nine-month schedule with some exciting challenges ahead. I’ve watched these talented players a lot from close quarters over the past few seasons and can’t wait to join the management team in driving the group forward.”
The New Zealand women’s team is scheduled to tour England for three ODIs and five T20Is from June 26 to July 17. They will then travel to Australia for a three-match T20I series in September, followed by the T20 World Cup in October.
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