New Zealand reappoint assistant coach Woodhill

New Zealand Cricket has renewed assistant coach Trent Woodhill's contract until 2012. Woodhill first joined the team for the tri-series in Sri Lanka in August 2010.

John Buchanan, New Zealand's new director of cricket, said in a statement that was he was delighted to have retained the services of Woodhill, in support of coach John Wright. "Trent has forged a strong and successful relationship with John and indeed the entire Blackcaps unit. He has been recognised as a key influence behind the teams remarkable fielding performance at the World Cup. Having his specialist skills to support the Blackcaps is a fantastic step forward for New Zealand Cricket."

Wright was also pleased with the reappointment of Woodhill, saying, "I look forward to working with Trent - he is an important part of our coaching set up."

Woodhill's next assignment will be with the New Zealand A squad for winter training and the Emerging Players Tournament in Brisbane next month.