John Bracewell will succeed Phil Simmons, now in charge of the West Indies, and has signed a contract until 2017, subject to work permit approval.

It was an impressive performance by the Kiwis considering the conditions and the opposition.

The Bracewells of New Zealand can boast of an unique achievement as two cricketers from the family have now dismissed Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket over a span of 22 years.