Former Otago cricket coach Mike Hesson is expected to be named as John Wright's successor as Black Caps coach this afternoon.
Radio Sport cricket commentator Bryan Waddle says with director of cricket John Buchanan already saying he wanted a New Zealander in charge, there is no other option.
It is believed Hesson, Matthew Mott and Trent Woodhill are the remaining candidates to replace John Wright after South African Paddy Upton withdrew from contention last week.
Waddle says the hiring of Hesson would be a good result for New Zealand's point of view.
Despite not having a great international track record, he's been successful and professional in everything he's done with Otago Cricket.
