Rangana Herath and Vikram Rathour Bolster BLACKCAPS for Noida Test
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| Former Indian batting coach joins BLACKCAPS for the one-off Test in Noida. / Getty Images |
The BLACKCAPS have fortified their coaching staff ahead of their crucial one-off Test match against Afghanistan in Noida. The team has brought in the legendary Sri Lankan spinner, Rangana Herath, as their spin-bowling coach and the experienced Indian batting coach, Vikram Rathour, to provide local insights.
Rangana Herath has been appointed as spin-bowling coach for the three upcoming Tests in Asia while former Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour has joined the BLACKCAPS for the one-off Test in Noida against Afghanistan. #AFGvNZ #SLvNZ https://t.co/faF2cFarMo
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) September 6, 2024
Herath, renowned for his exceptional ability to extract spin and bounce from the pitch, will lend his expertise to the BLACKCAPS' spin bowling department, particularly to Ajaz Patel, Mitchell Santner, and Rachin Ravindra. His vast experience, including over 100 Test wickets at Galle, will be invaluable as the team prepares for the upcoming series in Sri Lanka.
Rathour, a former Indian Test batsman and a recent member of the Indian national coaching staff under Rahul Dravid, will join the BLACKCAPS for the Noida Test. His knowledge of Indian conditions and his ability to nurture batting talent will undoubtedly benefit the BLACKCAPS' batting lineup.
BLACKCAPS coach Gary Stead expressed his enthusiasm for the additions to the coaching staff. "We're thrilled to have Rangana and Vikram join our team," he said. "Their experience and knowledge will be a tremendous asset to our players. We're particularly excited for our spinners to learn from Rangana's expertise, especially ahead of the series in Sri Lanka."
As the BLACKCAPS gear up for the Test against Afghanistan, the presence of Herath and Rathour will undoubtedly strengthen their chances of success.