New Zealand name Damien Wright as bowling coach

New Zealand have named Australian Damien Wright as their new bowling coach, the country's cricket board said on Friday.

The Victorian, who replaces South African Allan Donald, played first-class cricket for 15 years, taking 406 first-class wickets in 123 matches before retiring this year.

He will begin his new role on Sept. 5.

Donald left the New Zealand role to take up a position as assistant to South Africa coach Gary Kirsten.

"Damien comes highly regarded by his peers and coaches in Australia. He is a coach on the rise and we are lucky to secure his services," New Zealand coach John Wright was quoted as saying in a New Zealand Cricket statement.

"As a player he made the most of his ability and got everything out of himself and they are qualities he will bring to his coaching.

"He will offer a lot to the team in terms of energy and enthusiasm and relate particularly well to the young fast bowlers."