There is tension simmering in New Zealand Cricket (NZC) between director of cricket John Buchanan and coach John Wright.

Former Australia coach John Buchanan says the sweeping structural changes at Cricket Australia make the national team vulnerable ahead of its two-Test series against New Zealand.

Ross Taylor has been appointed New Zealand cricket captain, succeeding Daniel Vettori who stepped down after this year's World Cup.

John Buchanan, the New Zealand director of cricket, has singled out the need for accountability as the main reason behind introducing a selection structure in the country that gives the head coach the final say in picking a squad.

Former Australia coach John Buchanan has made an early mark in his new role as New Zealand's Director of Cricket, discarding a national selection panel that included test greats Glenn Turner and Lance Cairns.

Duncan Fletcher's vast coaching experience and his similarity to his successful predecessor, Gary Kirsten, will hold the Zimbabwean in good stead during his tenure as India coach, believes former Australia coach John Buchanan.

Former Australia coach John Buchanan has been named New Zealand's director of cricket, a new position which will govern most high-performance aspects of the sport in New Zealand.

Ricky Ponting has been overburdened as Australian captain and let down by people in leadership roles, former coach John Buchanan said on Friday.