John Buchanan likely to become New Zealand’s Director of Cricket – Cricket News
Former Australian coach John Buchanan is expected to become the Director of Cricket of New Zealand. According to reports, Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Cricket Board, Justin Vaughn is in talks with Buchanan for the important post in order to
boost the sport.
Buchanan became popular while he was the coach of the Australian team from 1999 until the ICC World Cup 2007 held in the Caribbean. He is considered as the most successful coach in the history of the game, as the Australian team became invincible during
his tenure. He helped the Kangaroos win three World Cups on the trot.
Vaughn confirmed the news and said that Buchanan has an extremely impressive track record and New Zealand cricket officials are in talks with him. The CEO stated that he is considering some other big names as well, which cannot be disclosed at the moment.
However, a name will be shortlisted until the coming Friday.
"I can certainly confirm we've met with John. He's got great credentials for the role but we've spoken to a few candidates and ultimately there will be a recommendation made to the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 Cricket board on Friday," Vaughn said.
New Zealand cricket has gone through turmoil since the last year as they faced humiliating defeats against Bangladesh, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 when the
minnows whitewashed them and won the One Day International series by 4-0.
However, the Black Caps did a better job in the ICC World Cup 2011 as they reached the semi-final stage of the showpiece event.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Buchanan-c48808 called it a day from the post of the Australian coach after the ICC World Cup 2007 and since then the Aussies have struggled in international cricket and are no more the best team of the world.
New Zealand cricket officials will be hoping that a big name like Buchanan can change the fortunes of the Kiwi team and that they can become a force in international cricket in the years to come.
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