Craig McMillan back in action for Canterbury

BOUNDARY HUNTER: Craig McMillan goes for the big shot.

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Former New Zealand batsman Craig McMillan has confirmed his availability for Canterbury's Twenty20 cricket campaign next summer.

McMillan last played for the province in a domestic one-dayer in January, 2007, before taking up a contract with the Kolkata Tigers in the unsanctioned Indian Cricket League (ICL).

He has since severed ties with the ICL, leaving the 32-year-old eligible for Canterbury duties again.

Canterbury Cricket chief executive Lee Germon today confirmed McMillan would play a role with the team in 2009-10.

"We are extremely pleased to announce that Craig will be a part of the Canterbury Twenty20 side this season. It is a real coup to have someone of his calibre and experience a part of the team."

McMillan will also be given a role as a specialist batting coach, assisting head coach Bob Carter.

"I am really looking forward to the challenge of being involved in the coaching side of things as a specialist batting coach and being able to pass on the things I have learnt throughout the years." McMillan said.

McMillan first played for Canterbury as an 18-year-old in 1994-95, going on to play 55 tests and 197 one-day internationals for his country.

-NZPA