Former Newzealand batsman Roger Twose appointed New Zealand Cricket director

Former newzealnd batsman Roger Twose has been appointed director of New Zealand cricket.

Twose replaced Greg Barclay, who was required to step down after being named the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). In an official statement on Monday, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said, "This is to advise that the Board of New Zealand Cricket has co-opted Roger Twose as a director to replace Greg Barclay (who was required to step down upon his election to the ICC chair), and has appointed Steve Tew to the position of board observer."

Twose played more than 100 matches  for the Kiwis and represented Central Districts, Northern Districts, and Wellington along with several District Associations, giving him first-hand experience of the wider cricket community in New Zealand. He was a key member of the team that won the Champions Trophy in 2000 and was ranked 2nd in the world for ODI batsmen that same year.

After retiring from cricket, Roger joined the National Bank, working his way up to senior management level, before joining Willis Bond and Company Limited.

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