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Dimitri Mascarenhas becomes full-time New Zealand bowling coach

Former England cricketer Dimitri Mascarenhas becomes New Zealand bowling coach on a full-time basis.

Former England cricketer Dimitri Mascarenhas has been named New Zealand bowling coach on a full-time basis.

Mascarenhas was appointed as interim bowling coach for New Zealand's drawn Test series with England and has been retained on a two-year contract.

"Dimitri has impressed in the short time he's been with the Blackcaps and we're delighted he's accepted the offer to continue working with the side," said a statement from New Zealand Cricket.

"Both coach Mike Hesson and captain Brendon McCullum have been pleased with his contribution on the tour and have watched him develop excellent working relationships with the bowling group."

The 37-year-old played in 20 one-day internationals and 14 Twenty20 matches for England.

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