Craig McMillan has said that in his new role as Bangladesh’s batting consultant he would look to build relationships with the players rather than making wholesale changes. McMillan, who was appointed on Bangladesh’s support staff last week for the upcoming three-match Test series against Sri Lanka, will be joining the squad next month during the tour’s preparatory phase.
McMillan, who was New Zealand’s batting coach for five years until the 2019 World Cup, said that he would focus on helping batsmen make good decisions for longer periods to bring them success in Tests.
“One of the first things that I have to do is develop a relationship with the players,” McMillan told ESPNcricinfo. “I am really looking forward to doing that. I know a few players through New Zealand playing against Bangladesh but not that well. I certainly won’t be coming in and changing any techniques. It won’t be the first thing I do. It will be more about just adding little things to their game plans, and adding those things that will bring success.
“I certainly believe that quality Test match batting is about having a solid defence first and foremost, one that you trust and believe in, and then the ability to make good decisions for a long period of time. So if you can do that, you can get in the battle with the bowler and playing the right shots at the right time is key to being successful in Test match cricket.”
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Source: ESPN Crickinfo