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New Zealand Names Craig McMillan Full-Time White Ferns Assistant Coach Ahead of ODI World Cup

He steps into a dedicated role overseeing the White Ferns with added responsibility for the Women’s Players of Interest programme.

Overview

  • McMillan’s full-time tenure begins this week alongside head coach Ben Sawyer and batting coach Dean Brownlie.
  • He will step back from commentary work and other coaching commitments to focus solely on the national setup.
  • New Zealand held a spin-focused camp at the Chennai Super Kings Academy to prepare for subcontinental conditions.
  • The White Ferns will play warm-up matches against South Africa and India before the tournament.
  • NZC is expected to name the World Cup squad on September 10, with the event running from September 30 to November 2 and New Zealand opening against Australia on October 1 in Indore.