Former Zimbabwe cricket international Paul Strang has been appointed high performance coach for Auckland Cricket.
The leg-spinning all rounder played 24 tests and 95 one-day internationals for Zimbabwe between 1994 and 2001.
At one stage he was ranked in the world's top 10 bowlers, and his innings analysis of eight for 109 against New Zealand is still a Zimbabwe test record.
Strang moved to New Zealand four years ago and in recent times, has been attached to the East Coast Bays Cricket Club.
His presence will add to the resources on offer to elite cricketers with the potential to become future New Zealand internationals.
Strang admits that it will be a challenging role but is confident his understanding of the local game, and his international experience will bring a fresh perspective to player development.
Strang will initially be working with a high performance squad of 16 players who have been identified by New Zealand Cricket and Auckland Cricket as having the potential to become internationals.
Players in this group range from established Auckland players such as Reece Young, Rob Nicol and Martin Guptill to current New Zealand under-19 representatives Jimmy Neesham and Craig Cachopa.
"Each player will have different needs so the process will be slightly organic to begin with, but the bottom line is I'm here to make certain they are getting the appropriate assistance to ensure their full development as cricketers," Strang said.
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