Familiar faces have helped Black Caps batting coach Peter Fulton ease into his new role

Fulton's in Sri Lanka for the test series, his first outing with the team since taking over from Craig McMillan.

The 40-year-old last played for New Zealand in 2014 alongside six incumbents, as well as working alongside Gary Stead with Canterbury.

Fulton says knowing a lot of the team helps.



The first test begins on Wednesday after the warm-up was washed out without New Zealand getting a bat.

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