http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 Cricket confirm John Buchanan as front-runner for director of cricket role
New Zealand Cricket chief Justin Vaughan confirmed on Tuesday that the Board has contacted former http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 coach John Buchanan for their first director of cricket role.
Vaughan said that the Australian is a front-runner to take over the role. He however hinted that there are a few other candidates in the running and the Board will take the final decision on Friday.
“I can certainly confirm we've met with John,” said Vaughan while talking to a leading newspaper. “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 board on Friday.”
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Buchanan-c48808, who has never played an international cricket match, has been working as a cricket consultant since stepping down from the role of Australia’s coach in April 2007.
While Buchanan is said to have great credentials for the post among the names in the running to be New Zealand Cricket’s first director of cricket, there are some other well-known names from the cricketing world competing for the role.
The other two contenders for the high-profile role include former coach of England cricket team http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gary-Kirsten-c58527.
The NZC director would be responsible for overseeing the high-performance programme of New Zealand Cricket. He will also play a key role in the appointment of a new captain of the national side as well as in choosing the selection
panel.
Daniel Vettori stepped down as the New Zealand captain after the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2011 while the contracts of the current selectors are due to expire in April 2011.
Buchanan, who coached Australia cricket team from October 1999 to April 2007, is also among the six candidates shortlisted for the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 cricket coach but
later the Sri Lanka Cricket apologised to him owing to his pricey terms.
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