New Zealand Cricket has granted leave to assistant coaches Luke Ronchi and Jacob Oram so that they can take up coaching duties in the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
In an official statement, New Zealand Cricket confirmed that both coaches will join Islamabad United during the tournament. Ronchi will serve as the team’s head coach, while Oram will work as assistant coach.
Ronchi and Oram currently work as assistant coaches with the New Zealand national team. Their involvement in the PSL means they will miss the home series against South Africa national cricket team and the upcoming tour of Bangladesh.
New Zealand Cricket official Mike Sandle said the board supports the opportunity for both coaches.
“We support Luke Ronchi and Jacob Oram in taking up this coaching opportunity. Coaching outside New Zealand will add to their experience and skills,” he said.
He added that the experience gained from coaching in the PSL will benefit New Zealand cricket.
The first T20 match between New Zealand and South Africa will take place on March 15. New Zealand Cricket has already announced replacement coaches for the period when Ronchi and Oram will be away.
The upcoming PSL 11 season will begin on March 26 and conclude on May 3, 2026. The new edition will include two additional teams and expand the league’s presence to more cities.
For the first time in the tournament’s history, matches will take place at Imran Khan Stadium in Peshawar and Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, marking the return of top level cricket to both cities.
