Wellington, Sept. 2 -- Craig McMillan has been named full-time New Zealand women's assistant coach after serving in a part-time role in the position for just over a year.

With his appointment "officially beginning this week", McMillan will work alongside head coach Ben Sawyer and batting coach Dean Brownlie. In a statement on Tuesday, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said, "McMillan will dedicate his time solely to the White Ferns and the female Players of Interest programme."

As McMillan joins the women's team in a full-time role, he will step back from his successful commentary career and other coaching commitments. McMillan, who was part of the management during New Zealand women's team title-winning run in the T20 World Cup last year, expr...