Agency :
New Zealand added former Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath and India’s ex-batting coach Vikram Rathour to their coaching staff on Friday for their upcoming three Test matches in Asia.
New Zealand play a one-off Test match against Afghanistan in Greater Noida, near Delhi, from Monday before flying to Sri Lanka for a two-Test series in Galle.
Herath was roped as spin-bowling coach as Saqlain Mushtaq left to take over a mentor’s role in new domestic competitions introduced by the Pakistan Cricket Board this season.
“We’re really excited to introduce Rangana and Vikram into our Test group,” New Zealand Coach Gary Stead said.
“Both men are held in high regard in the world of cricket and I know our players are really looking forward to the opportunity to learn from them.”
Working with Herath, Test cricket’s most successful left-arm spinner with 433 wickets from 93 matches, would benefit Ajaz Patel, Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra, said Stead.