Luke Ronchi to leave New Zealand coaching role after India series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi will step down from his position following the upcoming home series against India in early December. Ronchi has accepted the head coach role with the Melbourne Renegades in Australia's Big Bash League, succeeding Cameron White. His six-year tenure with the Black Caps saw significant achievements, including winning the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in 2021. Ronchi reflected on his time with the team as a highlight of his career, and New Zealand Cricket is beginning the search for his successor.
- •Ronchi to complete duties with New Zealand after December series.
- •He replaces Cameron White as coach of Melbourne Renegades.
- •New Zealand won the ICC World Test Championship during his tenure.
- •Search for Ronchi's successor is underway.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Batting Coach Luke Ronchi to leave New Zealand after India series in December
"New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi will depart his role later this year. He has accepted the head coach position with Melbourne Renegades in Australia. Ronchi will conclude his duties after the India series in early December. This move concludes his successful six-year tenure with the Black Caps. He will then begin his new challenge with the Renegades franchise.
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