McMillan\u2019s first overseas assignment will the New Zealand women's tour to England, with the team departing on June 13. He will work alongside head coach Ben Sawyer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 49-year-old also worked with some of New Zealand\u2019s greatest batters including Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor, contributing to a successful period for the BlackCaps which saw them finish runners-up in the 2015 and 2019 ICC Cricket World Cups.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His most recent coaching stint was as a batting consultant for Canterbury men last season, and he also featured as a fielding coach for IPL\u2019s Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) in 2018.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
McMillan, who last featured for New Zealand in 2007, played 260 internationals before taking on the role of men's team batting coach from 2014-2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
We\u2019re extremely happy to have Craig on board with the WHITE FERNS program. He\u2019s a proven coach with an extensive international playing career,\" said Sawyer. \"The players are excited to start working with Craig; they\u2019re looking forward to having him on board for the upcoming tour to England,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
McMillan said he was pleased to be returning to coaching, and making a contribution to the women\u2019s game in New Zealand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I\u2019m rapt with the appointment and to be back involved in coaching international cricket again. It\u2019ll be great to be part of the WHITE FERNS family as we head into a busy nine-month schedule with some exciting challenges ahead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I\u2019ve watched these talented WHITE FERNS a lot from close quarters over the past few seasons and can\u2019t wait to join Ben, Dean and the management team in driving the group forward,\" said McMillan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/craig-mcmillan-joins-new-zealand-womens-cricket-team-as-assistant-coach.jpg", "alt_img": "Craig McMillan joins New Zealand women's cricket team as assistant coach", "alt_title": "Craig McMillan joins New Zealand women's team as assistant coach ", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Craig McMillan Joins New Zealand Women's Cricket Team As Assistant Coach On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Craig McMillan Joins New Zealand Women's Cricket Team As Assistant Coach, ICC Cricket World Cups: Former New Zealand batter Craig McMillan has been appointed women's cricket team assistant coach for the.", "seo_keywords": "Craig McMillan, New Zealand, Former New Zealand, Ben Sawyer, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, ICC Cricket World Cups, Punjab Kings, Kings XI Punjab, WHITE FERNS", "tag": "", "tagging": "Craig McMillan, New Zealand, Former New Zealand, Ben Sawyer, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, ICC Cricket World Cups, Punjab Kings, Kings XI Punjab, WHITE FERNS", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "craig-mcmillan-joins-new-zealand-womens-cricket-team-as-assistant-coach", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1245", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-06-07 11:48:05", "updated": "2024-06-07 11:48:05", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Craig McMillan, New Zealand, Former New Zealand, Ben Sawyer, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, ICC Cricket World Cups, Punjab Kings, Kings XI Punjab, WHITE FERNS", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-06-07 11:48:05", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/craig-mcmillan-joins-new-zealand-womens-cricket-team-as-assistant-coach-145984" }