Craig McMillan named New Zealand women’s assistant coach ahead of ODI World Cup

I'm thrilled to play this character. McMillan said he's delighted to work with our excellent women's players as the game grows.

After just over a year in a part-time role, former New Zealand cricket player Craig McMillan was promoted to full-time assistant coach of the New Zealand women’s cricket team. His stint begins this week, and he will work with batting coach Dean Brownlie and head coach Ben Sawyer.

As he retires from his lucrative commentary career and other coaching responsibilities, the all-rounder will now concentrate on the national team and the Women’s Players of Interest program, according to a statement from New Zealand Cricket. When New Zealand won the Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates last year, Craig McMillan was also a member of the support crew.

“I’m thrilled to be in this position. The women’s game is growing stronger every day, and I can’t wait to keep working with our gifted players and supporting them as they pursue their objectives. The past year has flown by, and I’ve cherished every second of being a member of a group that keeps getting better, pushing one another, and accomplishing unique feats on the global scene,” Craig McMillan said in a statement cited by ESPNcricinfo.

Later this month marks the start of the Women’s ODI World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka. On September 10, the New Zealand team for the competition is anticipated to be revealed. Australia Women will be the team’s first opponent on Wednesday, October 1 in Indore.

“The run-up to the 50-over World Cup has been hectic. The players were exposed to Indian conditions, such as those they would encounter in October and November, during one of our many camps, which was held in Chennai..

According to Craig McMillan, the team is eager to return to India and compete in another World Cup.

The Kiwis intensified their preparations a few weeks ago by holding a camp at the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Academy in Chennai under spin-friendly conditions. The White Ferns will play two warm-up games, one against South Africa and one against India, as part of their World Cup preparations.