Former Black Caps spinner Patel lands England role in New Zealand

Spinner Jeetan Patel will be plotting the downfall of his compatriots when England takes on New Zealand in the shortest format.

Published : Oct 17, 2019 23:31 IST

Warwickshire captain Jeetan Patel
Warwickshire captain Jeetan Patel
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Warwickshire captain Jeetan Patel

Former New Zealand international Jeetan Patel has been appointed England spin bowling consultant for the five-match Twenty20 series against the Black Caps.

The Warwickshire captain has been given special dispensation from Cricket Wellington to miss the first three matches of the Plunket Shield season and will join up with the England squad in Christchurch next week.

Patel played 43 ODIs, 24 Tests and 11 T20 Internationals over an 11-year period and has continued to thrive in first-class cricket in the twilight of his career.

New Zealand Cricket and Cricket Wellington fully support Patel with his assignment in the England set-up under new head coach Chris Silverwood as he makes plans to become a coach when he calls time on his playing days.

The first T20 begins at Hagley Oval on November 1.

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