Wellington, Aug 15
New Zealand men's cricket team selector Sam Wells will step down from his role to concentrate on his work commitments, NZC said on Friday.
NZC said that Wells, who is a dispute resolution specialist, was made partner of Dunedin law firm Gallaway Cook Allan late last year, a responsibility that has prompted him to step down from the selection position he’s filled since September 2023.
Wells oversaw a successful period of transition for the BlackCaps, as players such as Rachin Ravindra, Muhammad Abbas, Will O’Rourke, Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, Mitch Hay, and Zak Foulkes, found their feet at international level.
During his tenure Wells saw New Zealand made the final of the 2024 ICC Champions Trophy and scored a historic three-nil Test series win in India – the first time the New Zealand men’s team had won a series in India.
Wells said the role, which involved both the BlackCaps as well as the men’s New Zealand A programme, had been as stimulating as it was demanding.
“Serving as selection manager for the BlackCaps over the past two years has been a tremendous privilege. I’m deeply grateful to NZC for the opportunity to contribute to the national side. It’s been an honour to work alongside the dedicated coaches, talented players, and committed support staff around New Zealand," he said.