Guptill, Adams Join Brownlie’s Coaching Staff for New Zealand Women’s T20I Tour of Australia

Former New Zealand international cricketers Martin Guptill and Andre Adams have joined interim head coach Dean Brownlie’s support staff for the White Ferns’ upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia.

New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Thursday that Guptill will take on the role of specialist batting and fielding support, replacing Craig McMillan, who is currently recovering from back surgery.

Guptill, one of New Zealand’s most-capped men’s cricketers with 367 international appearances between 2009 and 2022, said he was excited about working with the women’s team and contributing to the development of the players.

“I’m really excited to be joining the White Ferns and looking forward to working with such a talented group of players,” Guptill said.

“The White Ferns have achieved a huge amount in recent years and there’s a lot of exciting talent coming through. If I can help add a few extra tools to the players’ games and support their growth, then that’s something I’ll be really proud of.”

Adams, meanwhile, will serve as an assistant to Brownlie. The former New Zealand allrounder, who played 47 internationals between 2001 and 2007, returns to the White Ferns setup after previous involvement with the team in 2017 and 2023.

Adams, who is currently an assistant coach with the Otago Volts, recently worked with Birmingham Phoenix in the women’s Hundred.

“It’s great to be back involved with the White Ferns,” Adams said. “Having worked with the team before I know what a special environment it is and how much pride the players and staff take in representing New Zealand.”

Brownlie was appointed interim head coach after Ben Sawyer stepped down in September following a review of New Zealand Cricket’s women’s high-performance structure. His appointment currently covers only the upcoming three-match T20I series in Australia.

The White Ferns will depart for Australia on October 12. Before the T20I series, they are scheduled to face a Governor-General’s XI in a warm-up match on October 25. The three T20Is against Australia will be played at North Sydney Oval on October 18, 20 and 22.

New Zealand T20I Squad for Australia Tour

• Melie Kerr (captain)
• Eden Carson
• Flora Devonshire
• Maddy Green
• Brooke Halliday
• Bree Illing
• Polly Inglis (wicketkeeper)
• Bella James
• Jess Kerr
• Rosemary Mair
• Nensi Patel
• Molly Penfold
• Georgia Plimmer
• Hannah Rowe
• Izzy Sharp