Sri Lanka spin great Rangana Herath has been appointed as New Zealand’s spin-bowling coach for the three upcoming Tests in Asia.
The Blackcaps will play a one-off Test against Afghanistan before heading to Sri Lanka for a two-Test series.
The match against Afghanistan will take place at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground from September 9 to 13.
“Rangana has taken over 100 Test wickets in Galle which is the venue of our two Tests against Sri Lanka and so his knowledge of that venue will be priceless.”
After the Sri Lanka tour in the second half of this month, the New Zealand side will return to India for three Tests in Bengaluru, Pune and Mumbai. Out of these six Tests, only the one against Afghanistan will not count for the World Test Championship (WTC).
