Sri Lanka spin great Rangana Herath has been appointed as New Zealand’s spin-bowling coach for the three upcoming Tests in Asia.
The Blackcaps will play a one-off Test against Afghanistan before heading to Sri Lanka for a two-Test series.
The match against Afghanistan will take place at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground from September 9 to 13.
In a statement, New Zealand Cricket said that Herath is replacing former Pakistan spinner and coach Saqlain Mushtaq who was originally announced to fill the temporary role before pulling out to take up a position with the Pakistan Cricket Board.
“Herath, the most prolific left-arm orthodox Test spinner of all time, will stay on with the side through to the two ICC World Test Championship matches in his homeland of Sri Lanka later this month,” the statement said.
“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,” New Zealand Cricket said. (Newswire)