Former Kiwi batsman Craig Macmillan steps down as the batting coach of New Zealand after his tenure of five years. His term as a batting coach of New Zealand ended soon after a glorious performance in the World Cup. The 42 years old batting coach had confirmed he won't be extending the deal.
McMillan's successful stint as a batting coach included New Zealand's twice consecutive finishes as World Cup runners-up. With his time as the batting coach coming to an end, McMillan tweeted, he was proud to work with the entire team. He also called them a special group, who continue to achieve the highest level with humility and sportsmanship.
"Now that my time as batting coach has finished with the BLACKCAPS I wanted to say how proud I am to have had 5 years working with the various players & support staff. They are a special group who continue to achieve at the highest level with humility, sportsmanship & do NZ proud," McMillan tweeted.
McMillan, had announced about his decision, earlier in February this year. He helped New Zealand grow as a formidable batting unit.
In the World Cup 2019, McMillan's last assignment as New Zealand's batting coach, his team failed by a whisker to get their hands on the coveted trophy.
With McMillan's exit, the Blackcaps are still to announce a replacement at the role.
McMillan's career as a player included, 55 Tests, 197 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and eight Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
He served a decade as a New Zealand player.
