Craig McMillan

Craig McMillan is a former New Zealand cricketer who played as a right-handed middle-order batsman. He was born on September 13, 1976, in Hastings, New Zealand. McMillan represented the New Zealand national cricket team in all three formats of the game - Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals T20Is.McMillan made his international debut for New Zealand in 1997 in an ODI against Sri Lanka. He played a total of 55 Test matches, scoring 3116 runs at an average of 38.46, with six centuries and 12 fifties to his name. In ODIs, he played 197 matches, scoring 4707 runs at an average of 28.15, with one century and 26 fifties. McMillan also played 28 T20Is, scoring 485 runs at an average of 20.21, with two fifties.McMillan was known for his aggressive and powerful batting style, often using his height and reach to dominate bowlers. He was also a handy medium-pace bowler and a dynamic fielder. After retiring from international cricket, McMillan went on to work as a coach and commentator. He has been associated with various teams and cricket boards, including New Zealand Cricket, Canterbury, and Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In addition to his coaching and commentary roles, McMillan has also been involved in cricket administration and development. He has had a successful career both as a player and as a cricket professional beyond his playing days. Overall, Craig McMillan has been an important figure in New Zealand cricket and has made significant contributions to the sport. His aggressive batting style and all-round skills have earned him a respected place in New Zealand cricket history.  In 2019, McMillan was appointed as the batting coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team.