Bob Carter officially ends his 21-year career as a part of New Zealand Cricket, saying goodbye
Bob Carter Bids Farewell to New Zealand Cricket After 21-Year Tenure
After 21 years of dedicated service, Bob Carter, the long-standing high-performance coach of New Zealand Cricket (NZC), has announced his departure. Carter's contribution to NZC's success in both the men's and women's games over the past decade or more has been invaluable, underpinning and supporting one of New Zealand cricket's golden periods.
Carter served as the assistant BlackCaps coach from 2004 and has been involved in the evolution of both the men's and women's national teams. His influence on New Zealand cricket spans over two decades, during which he worked closely with several generations of players. While no direct list is provided, cricketers who emerged and excelled in New Zealand cricket during his time include notable figures such as Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Ross Taylor, and Tim Southee, among others.
Carter's legacy at NZC is enormous, and he is proud to be leaving at a time when both the BlackCaps and White Ferns are in a strong position. His passion for the game remains undiminished, and he looks forward to exploring new opportunities in cricket as an independent contractor.
NZC's Chief High Performance Officer, Daryl Gibson, paid a glowing tribute to Carter's long contribution. "Bob is a respected and cherished figure within the cricketing fraternity," Gibson said. "He has been a key figure in shaping New Zealand's cricketing evolution over two decades."
Gibson added that Carter remains a much-loved part of the cricket family. "Bob guided the White Ferns, the New Zealand women's cricket team, into the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup on home soil," Gibson continued. "His contribution to the high-performance systems at NZC is bearing fruit."
Carter's philosophy has always been about unity rather than individual talent. He believes that the key ingredient in team sports is the collective, which has the greater potential. "Cricket success has always been about unity rather than individual talent," Carter said.
As Carter prepares to leave the high-performance centre in Lincoln, he expressed that it's time for a change. "I've enjoyed offering support and contributing to the success of players and teams during my tenure," Carter said. "But it's time for a change, and I look forward to exploring new opportunities in cricket."
Carter, a former English county cricketer and director of cricket at Northamptonshire, is a respected figure across both the men's and women's games. His departure marks the end of an era for New Zealand cricket, but his legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of players and coaches.
Sports have been a crucial component of Bob Carter's career, as he served as the assistant BlackCaps coach from 2004 and worked closely with both the men's and women's national teams. Despite his departure from New Zealand Cricket (NZC), Carter's passion for sports, particularly football, remains undiminished, and he looks forward to new opportunities in the sporting industry.
