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Former Kiwi batsman Craig Macmillan steps down as the batting coach of New Zealand after his tenure of five years. His term as a batting coach of New Zealand ended soon after a glorious performance in the World Cup. The 42 years old batting coach had confirmed he won't be extending the deal. 

Mcmillan told his decision to the board in February this year. In his absence, the New Zealand board is yet to declare the next batting coach of New Zealand. 

Under Mcmillan, the Kiwis were very successful. New Zealand finished World Cup runners-up twice in consecutive years. Mcmillan was so close to lifting the World Cup trophy but that didn't happen as England won the final by boundary counts. At the end of tenure, he has left a heartwarming message of the New Zealand team. He said, he is proud to be a part of the team. 

"Now that my time as batting coach has finished with the @BLACKCAPS I wanted to say how proud I am to have had 5 years working with the various players & support staff. They are a special group who continue to achieve at the highest level with humility, sportsmanship & do NZ proud," McMillan wrote on his twitter.