Before the ODI World Cup 2023, Stephen Fleming, James Foster, and Ian Bell join New Zealand's coaching staff
The New Zealand cricket team has roped in the services of former captain Stephen Fleming and the English duo of Ian Bell and James Foster as part of their coaching staff while heading towards the ODI World Cup 2023, which is going to be held in India. Both Fleming and former wicketkeeper Foster come with IPL coaching experience that may help the Black Caps during the World Cup, starting October 5. Fleming has been coaching the Chennai Super Kings for over a decade and has guided the MS Dhoni-led side to five IPL titles. He will join the Black Caps for the ODI series against England after finishing his duties with the Southern Braves in The Hundred next month.
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said, "I think Flem will be great for players on that side of it and also good for the staff as well."
"He's got an immense amount of knowledge in that part of the world [India] and has coached in the IPL right from the start of the competition, so he's coached in all those areas where we're going to play.
"So, it might just be the little one-two percenters you can get from that information that could tip the results on your side as well. If things go well, you can pick up on some of those small things."