Jacob Oram named New Zealand Men bowling coach

Former New Zealand allrounder Jacob Oram has been appointed as the bowling coach of the men's cricket team. He has filled in the position which was previously left vacant by Shane Jurgensen in November 2023. Oram will officially take over from October 7.

Oram has been given the role permanently after supporting the team in the 1-1 series draw during the Test tour to Bangladesh in late 2023, the 3-0 T20I series defeat against Australia in February 2024 and the Men's T20 World Cup earlier this June where New Zealand crashed out in the group stages. The 46-year old began his coaching career in 2014 when appointed the bowling coach of New Zealand A. He took over in the same capacity for the New Zealand Women's cricket team from 2018 until the Women's ODI World Cup held at home, in March 2022.

Oram has also coached in the different franchises across various tournaments. He was the head coach of the Central Hinds in the Super Smash, the assistant coach of the Northern Warriors in the T10 league and the bowling coach of MI Cape Town in the SA20.

Having represented New Zealand across 33 Tests, 160 ODIs and 36 T20Is during his 11-year playing career, Oram said he hopes he can pass on his knowledge to the fresh faces of bowlers coming through the ranks to prepare them for the international level.

"I'm really excited to have the opportunity to be involved with the Black Caps again," he said. "To be back involved with a team that means so much to me and has been a big part of my life is a real honour. The recent opportunities I've had have been a great insight into where this team is going and I'm excited to continue that work in the coming seasons.

"There's a fresh new wave of talent coming through in the Black Caps bowling ranks and I hope that I can share my knowledge and experience to help best prepare them for the challenges of international cricket."