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Mike Hesson has been announced the head coach of the New Zealand Cricket team by replacing John Wright . His contract runs through the end of 2015 ICC World Cup. Former Australia coach and The director of New Zealand's cricket John Buchanan said, " We were impressed with the way Mike presented himself and he was the stand-out applicant from a strong field of candidates. Mike has been a successful first-class coach with the Otago team in recent years and has also had valuable experience working with New Zealand A sides. " Hesson said " it was an honour and a privilege to coach New Zealand. "

Former New Zealand captain and the coach of Chennai Super Kings, Stephen Fleming has refused to become the national head coach of New Zealand team. Recently, John Wright had resigned as the coach of New Zealand team. Fleming said " I've got a young family that I love spending time. " He told to Live Sport radio, " I enjoy these two months (IPL) because it's my cricket fix and it's done and dusted, whereas with the national side you've got constant development and requirements with travel - not dissimilar to when you're playing and I'm still, I guess, weaning my way off playing for 15 or 20 years. " Fleming retired from international cricket in 2008.

New Zealand coach John Wright will quit his job in the mid of august after rejecting an offer for a new contract. Wright said in the statement, " I appreciate the offer to extend my contract but after much consideration I feel it's the right time to move on and look at other opportunities. "

Former Australian state cricketer Damien Wright has been appointed New Zealand (BLACKCAPS) bowling coach, New Zealand Cricket Stated. Damien Wright, 35, In his 123 matches carree he took 406 First-Class wickets replaces Allan Donald in the new role. He started his First-Class career in 1997 with Tasmania and joined Victoria in 2008 before retiring earlier this year. He also had stints with Worcestershire , Scotland, Somerset, Worcestershire, Sussex, Northamptonshire, Glamorgan and played 3 matches for the Wellington Firebirds in 2010-11 HRV Cup. New Zealand coach John Wright said " the appointment of Damien Wright is an exciting one for BLACKCAPS and he will make a best contribution to the team, I am looking forward to working with Damien ". Wright begins the role on 5 September at New Zealand Cricket in Lincoln.