A former New Zealand Test and ODI player, Larsen was the chief executive of Cricket Wellington, and the Cricket Operations Manager ahead of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, before being appointed New Zealand selection manager from 2015 to 2023.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He then took on the role of Performance Director at the Warwickshire County Cricket Club (WCCC) before returning to New Zealand and accepting the role of Commercial Manager for the Nelson Giants (basketball).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Larsen, in conjunction with head coach Rob Walter, will be responsible for helping select all Blackcaps, New Zealand A and New Zealand XI squads for in-bound and out-bound tours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI feel absolutely honoured to be stepping back into the Blackcaps and the national high performance environment,\u201d Larsen said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m hugely passionate about cricket in this country and to be given another opportunity to contribute at the highest level is really exciting. I can\u2019t wait to get started this summer and hopefully help play a part in continuing the success of the Blackcaps.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
NZC\u2019s Chief High Performance Officer Daryl Gibson said the national selection manager was responsible for managing the selection processes, as well as working with domestic scouts and the Major Association coaches to stay up to date on the domestic scene.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gibson said Larsen impressed the appointments panel with his grasp of the modern game, not least the relationship between franchise and international cricket, and his knowledge of the domestic environment in New Zealand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cGavin\u2019s familiarity with the role and his understanding of the requirements played an important part in his appointment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut we were also impressed with his passion and energy, and his desire to get back into the game and help make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gibson confirmed the selection model would remain unchanged, with the selection manager empowered to brief, advise, collaborate with, and challenge the Blackcaps head coach, who would retain ultimate decision-making authority.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut we were also impressed with his passion and energy, and his desire to get back into the game and help make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Larsen will officially begin his role on November 3.<\/p>\r\n\r\n