BJ Watling named Black Caps batting coach to replace Luke Ronchi
NZC said Watling will join the support staff on November 16 and take over after a transition period, bringing 3,790 Test runs to the role.
- New Zealand Cricket announced on Wednesday that former wicketkeeper-batter BJ Watling will replace Luke Ronchi as the Black Caps batting coach, beginning a transition period on November 16.
- Watling brings coaching experience from recent stints at Wellington and Northern Districts, credentials New Zealand Cricket Chief High Performance Officer Daryl Gibson cited as evidence he has "proven himself in a coaching capacity."
- During his playing career, Watling amassed 10,000+ first-class runs and 18 centuries while holding a national record of 265 dismissals; he helped the Blackcaps win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in 2021.
- New Zealand Test captain Tom Latham praised Watling's "effort and determination," saying his attitude as a player "will translate in his coaching style." Watling will work alongside Ronchi during the transition before formally taking over for Australia.
- Watling's first assignment follows the Test series against India in early December; he expressed excitement about returning to the setup, saying he looks forward to "contributing to a world-class side.
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New Zealand set to name BJ Watling as batting coach, replacing Luke Ronchi - The Tribune
Former New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter BJ Watling is set to replace Luke Ronchi as the Black Caps batting coach after the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Test series against India in early December, as per the ICC website.
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New Zealand set to name BJ Watling as batting coach, replacing Luke Ronchi
Former New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter BJ Watling is set to replace Luke Ronchi as the Black Caps batting coach after the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Test series against India in early December, as per the ICC website.
This is certainly a new role for BJ Watling with the New Zealand team, but he knows that dressing room well. He will take over from Luke Ronchi after the Test series against India. Watling will begin his new journey with the four-Test series against Australia.
New Zealand announce BJ Watling as new Test team batting coach
The NZC (New Zealand Cricket) came forward and announced the appointment of former wicketkeeper-batter BJ Watling as the side's new Test batting coach, and he will officially take over in the role ahead of the Australia Test series.
BJ Watling appointed as new New Zealand Test batting coach
New Delhi: New Zealand Cricket on Thursday announced the appointment of former Blackcaps wicketkeeper-batter BJ Watling as the new batting coach for the New Zealand Test team. A 41-year-old will become part of the BLACKCAPS coaching group on 16 November and will work with the existing batting coach Luke Ronchi for a transitional period before […]
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