Former New Zealand Batter Craig McMillan Appointed as White Ferns’ Assistant Coach
Craig McMillan, the esteemed former New Zealand batter, has been tapped as the assistant coach of the women’s national 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 had previously served as the batting coach for the New Zealand men’s team between 2014 and 2019, a tenure that saw the side reach consecutive ODI World Cup finals. He had also taken on a fielding coach role for Punjab Kings in the IPL in 2018. His most recent assignment was as a batting consultant for Canterbury last season.
“He’s a proven coach with an extensive international playing career,” said Sawyer. “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 White Ferns are scheduled to tour England for:
- 3 ODIs
- 5 T20Is
between June 26 and July 17. They will then travel to Australia for a three-match T20I series in September, before the T20 World Cup in October.
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