New Zealand’s cricket team have bolstered their coaching staff ahead of the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup with former England players Ian Bell and James Foster joining the roster. Bell and Foster are joined by former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq and former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming as former cricketers to take up different roles in the New Zealand coaching staff on a series-by-series basis. Ian Bell will be the assistant coach during the upcoming T20I series against England, which is set to commence later this month. He will step into the role of batting coach for the four-game ODI series scheduled to begin on September 8. This role will continue as the team embarks on a crucial tour to Bangladesh from September 21 to 26. Luke Ronchi will allow head Coach Gary Stead a brief break by stepping into his role during the Bangladesh tour. He will act as head coach with preparation for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 takes full swing. Foster, meanwhile, is back with the Blackcaps for the first time since 2018. He will be the assistant coach for the team during the England ODI series. He currently serves as an assistant coach for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. Both Fleming and former wicketkeeper Foster come with IPL coaching experience that may help the Black Caps during the World Cup, starting October 5. Fleming has been coaching the Chennai Super Kings for over a decade and has guided the MS Dhoni-led side to five IPL titles.