Fletcher to work with Blackcaps

Former Zimbabwean cricket captain and England coach Duncan Fletcher will work with BLACKCAPS as a consultant during the remainder of the One-Day series against India.

Fletcher is a full-time coaching consultant and has worked closely with the South African national side and Hampshire County Cricket Club in recent years.

High Performance Manager Roger Mortimer said: “Duncan is a highly regarded coach and we are looking forward to having someone with his cricketing knowledge engage with the team.

“Part of my role is to work with the coaching unit to provide the best environment for growth and development of the team.  This includes tapping into the knowledge available from world class cricket experts.

“We’ve had a number of specialists come in and work with the unit or individual players and it’s proven to be really beneficial.

“It’s healthy to use the expertise of others and to keep the environment fresh.

“The team and coaching staff are really positive about having Duncan involved which says a lot for their eagerness to get the best preparation and play better cricket.”

Fletcher will join the team in Jaipur on 30 November, prior to the second ODI, and travel with the team for the remainder of the Indian tour.