Former BLACKCAP and current Northern Districts network coach Dean Brownlie has been added to Gary Stead’s coaching staff for the upcoming KFC Netherland’s Tour.
Brownlie, who played 35 Internationals including 16 Tests, will step into the role of batting coach in place of Luke Ronchi, who is currently on secondment to the Auckland Aces for the remainder of the Plunket Shield.
Head coach Gary Stead said he was looking forward to welcoming Brownlie back into the BLACKCAPS.
“Dean was a fine player in his own right and it’s great to now see him progressing as a coach,” Stead said.
“I know he’s been working really hard in the ND coaching system and gaining a wide range of experiences which are essential to development.
“His skills and knowledge of the game will certainly add to our group and I’m sure he’ll also get plenty out of his time with us.
“This is a good opportunity to grow our coaching depth in New Zealand, while also being mindful of the Major Associations who are at the business end of the Plunket Shield season.”
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The BLACKCAPS open the KFC Netherland’s Tour with a one-off T20I on Friday night at McLean Park in Napier, live in New Zealand on Spark Sport, TV1, Today FM and Rova from 7:10pm.
The three-game ODI series gets underway at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday March 29, with games two and three both at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Saturday April 2 and Monday 4.
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The New Zealand national cricket team, known as the Black Caps, made their Test debut in 1930 against England in Christchurch, becoming the fifth nation to play Test cricket. After waiting 26 years for their first Test win against the West Indies in 1956, they also played their first ODI in 1972–73 against Pakistan. New Zealand are the inaugural World Test Championship champions (2021) and have won the ICC Champions Trophy (2000). They have reached the Cricket World Cup final twice and the T20 World Cup final once.
