Former New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram has been hired as the bowling coach for the Black Caps' senior men's cricket team. He has filled in the position which was recently vacated by Shane Jurgensen in November 2023. Oram will officially take over from October 7 just a couple of days before the India Test series.
After assisting the team in the 1-1 series draw during the Test tour to Bangladesh in late 2023, the 3-0 T20I series defeat against Australia in February 2024, and the Men's T20 World Cup earlier this June, in which New Zealand was eliminated from the group stages, Oram has been given the position permanently. The 46-year-old started his coaching stint in 2014 when delegated the bowling coach of New Zealand A. He took over in a similar role with regards to the New Zealand Women's cricket team from 2018 until the Women's ODI World Cup held at home, in March 2022.
Oram on becoming NZ bowling coach
"I'm really excited to have the opportunity to be involved with the Black Caps again. To be back involved with a team that means so much to me and has been a big part of my life is a real honour. The recent opportunities I've had have been a great insight into where this team is going and I'm excited to continue that work in the coming seasons. There's a fresh new wave of talent coming through in the Black Caps bowling ranks and I hope that I can share my knowledge and experience to help best prepare them for the challenges of international cricket," said Jacob Oram
Additionally, Oram has coached in various tournaments for various franchises. He was the head oach of the Central Hinds in the Super Smash, the assistant coach of the Northern Warriors in the T10 league and the bowling coach of MI Cape Town in the SA20. During his 11-year playing career, Oram said he hoped to impart his knowledge to new bowlers in order to prepare them for international competition. He had played for New Zealand in 33 Tests, 160 ODIs, and 36 T20Is.
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