Photo Credit: Twitter Profile Photo of @HerathRSL, Instagram Photo of @vikramrathourofficial
New Zealand has added former Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath and former India batting coach Vikram Rathour to their coaching staff for their upcoming three-Test series in Asia.
They will face Afghanistan in a one-off Test in Greater Noida, near Delhi, starting Monday, followed by a two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Herath joins as the spin-bowling coach after Saqlain Mushtaq departed to take on a mentor role in the new domestic competitions launched by the Pakistan Cricket Board this season.
“We’re really excited to introduce Rangana and Vikram into our Test group,” New Zealand coach Gary Stead said.
“Both men are held in high regard in the world of cricket and I know our players are really looking forward to the opportunity to learn from them.”
“For our three left-arm orthodox spinners in particular, Ajaz, Mitch and Rachin, having the chance to work with Rangana across three tests on the sub-continent will be hugely beneficial.”
“Rangana has taken over 100 test wickets in Galle which is the venue of our two tests against Sri Lanka and so his knowledge of that venue will be priceless,” Stead added.
Following the series in Sri Lanka, New Zealand will head back to play India for a three-Test series.
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