Former New Zealand cricketer Gavin Larsen has been appointed to the role of BLACKCAPS selector.
Larsen, who played eight Tests and 121 One-Day Internationals for New Zealand between 1990 and 1999, fills the role recently vacated by Bruce Edgar.
He will assist BLACKCAPS coach Mike Hesson in selecting New Zealand Test, ODI and T20i squads, as well as the New Zealand A side.
New Zealand Cricket’s Head of Cricket Lindsay Crocker said Larsen’s credentials stood him in good stead for the position.
“Gavin will be a real asset,” said Mr Crocker. “His breadth of experience – as a player, as a 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup administrator and a former chief executive of Cricket Wellington means he’s stayed close and connected to the game.”
Larsen helped "fill the Basin" in 2011 to raise funds for Christchurch earthquake relief
Cricket Operations Manager for New Zealand during the Cricket World Cup, Larsen said he was excited about playing a part in an operation which had made clear gains over the past couple of years.
“I have the utmost respect and admiration for the way the BLACKCAPS have moved things forward under Mike’s direction and I’m looking forward to helping that progress continue.
“It’s impossible not to be impressed by the consistency and stability of the selection process in recent years which, I believe, points to excellence in terms of leadership.”
Larsen’s first responsibility in the new role was assisting in the selection of the BLACKCAPS' squad to Zimbabwe and South Africa, which will be announced tomorrow.
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