Craig McMillan
New Zealand cricketer and coach
Born
September 13th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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A former cricketer, McMillan played for the New Zealand national team from 1996 to 2007. He was a middle-order batsman and occasionally bowled medium pace. His most notable contributions came during One Day Internationals, where he played in 228 matches and scored over 7,000 runs. McMillan was part of the New Zealand squad that reached the final of the 1999 Cricket World Cup. After retiring from international cricket, he transitioned into coaching and sportscasting, sharing insights on the game.
Played 228 One Day Internationals for New Zealand
Scored over 7,000 runs in ODIs
Reached the final of the 1999 Cricket World Cup
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