Renowned Batting Coach Ends Career, Says 'Good Bye' To Team

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This news came as a shock to all cricket fans, after New Zealand's batting coach Craig McMillan's five-year term ended today. He was the one who helped New Zealand grow as a formidable batting unit.

Renowned Batting Coach Ends Career, Says 'Good Bye' To Team

As per NDTV reports, McMillan's successful career as a batting coach made New Zealand witness twice consecutive finishes as World Cup runners-up. Earlier today, he confirmed that he won't be extending the deal.

Emotional McMillan took to Twitter stating that he was proud to work with the entire team. He also called them a special group, who continue to achieve the highest level with humility and sportsmanship.

"Now that my time as batting coach has finished with the @BLACKCAPS I wanted to say how proud I am to have had 5 years working with the various players & support staff. They are a special group who continue to achieve at the highest level with humility,sportsmanship & do NZ proud," McMillan tweeted.

In February this year, McMillan, had announced about his decision that this World Cup 2019, will be his last assignment as New Zealand's batting coach.

The New Zealand team are still to announce a replacement for the role of McMillan.

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