Cumming has loved success in his residence nation with Otago Sparks, main them to 2 50-over Hallyburton Johnstone titles in 4 years. He’ll arrive within the UK within the new 12 months, after the conclusion of the Tremendous Smash T20 competitors.
“I really feel very humbled and privileged to be chosen as head coach of The Blaze,” Cumming mentioned.
“I do know a few of the gamers and employees already, and have visited the group whereas within the UK during the last couple of years, so I do know that everybody works to the best requirements. However most significantly, I do know that I am becoming a member of a superb group of individuals, each on and off the sector.
“I can not wait to be a part of this excellent group, and I am formidable to assist ship extra of the success they’ve had up to now couple of seasons.”
Blaze director of cricket, James Cutt, mentioned: “Craig’s success as a coach speaks for itself. In a comparatively quick time period, Craig has had a major influence at Otago, who’ve been a pre-eminent pressure in New Zealand girls’s cricket up to now few years. I am excited to see how we will evolve beneath his management.
“Guesty’s departure gave us a chance to have a look at how we might transfer ahead from a place of power, having put collectively such a powerful document over the previous two summers.
“We performed an exhaustive, international search to seek out the most effective candidate, and – amongst some very sturdy candidates – Craig’s credentials and pedigree had been probably the most compelling.
“There’s an thrilling summer time forward for us, with an expanded fixture checklist and a squad with a mix of younger expertise and worldwide expertise, and I am certain Craig’s contemporary perspective shall be an enormous asset.”
