New Zealand Cricket has confirmed that Black Caps bowling coach Damien Wright will step down from his role at the end of the Twenty20 world championship in Sri Lanka next month.
Speaking about his resignation, Wright said: "I have really enjoyed working with the New Zealand team and it was a tough decision to leave the position.
"The decision is related to time away from my family and a need to be based closer to home.
"It has been a privilege to work with current crop of bowlers and I'm proud of the progression they have made over the past year.
"I would like to thank NZC for the opportunity and wish Mike Hesson, Ross Taylor, and the rest of the Black Caps unit all the best for the future."
NZC director of cricket John Buchanan said: "Damien has done a brilliant job since he came on board and will be hard to replace.
"He brings a huge amount of passion and energy to the team. We have been particularly impressed with the growth and development of the young fast bowlers during his time in the role.
"We appreciate that it was a tough decision for Damien and he leaves with our best wishes."
New Zealand are in India where they are down 1-0 in their two-match test series.
NZC will begin advertising for a new bowling coach this week.
