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Buchanan named New Zealand director of cricket

Former Australia coach John Buchanan has been named New Zealand's director of cricket, a new position which will govern most high-performance aspects of the sport in New Zealand.

Updated on: Apr 15, 2011 10:52 AM IST
AP | By , Wellington
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Former Australia coach John Buchanan has been named New Zealand's director of cricket, a new position which will govern most high-performance aspects of the sport in New Zealand.

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The 58-year-old was confirmed in the position Friday and will take up his role in May, New Zealand Cricket said.

NZC said Buchanan will establish New Zealand's new high-performance program, implement a consistent coaching philosophy across the country, build a talent identification system and oversee the national selection panel.

He was Australia coach for eight years from 1999, guiding it to three World Cup titles and a record 16 test-match victories in a row.

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