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BJ Watling Named New Zealand Batting Coach
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News18•07-10-2026, 22:30
BJ Watling Named New Zealand Batting Coach
- •Former wicketkeeper batter BJ Watling will replace Luke Ronchi as New Zealand batting coach following the Test series against India.
- •Watling will join the squad on November 16, with Ronchi finishing his stint on December 1.
- •Watling brings successful domestic coaching experience with Wellington Firebirds and Northern Districts Men since his international retirement in 2021.
- •The 41-year-old played 75 Tests for New Zealand, scoring 3790 runs with eight centuries.
Key Questions Answered
Former wicketkeeper-batter BJ Watling will replace Luke Ronchi as New Zealand's batting coach.
Watling will assume the role full-time on December 1, following the conclusion of the second Test against India.
Since his international retirement in 2021, Watling has coached the Wellington Firebirds and Northern Districts Men.
