Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor, one of the greatest to have graced the women’s game, has been appointed fielding coach of the senior men’s Test team for the upcoming series against New Zealand, ECB’s Director of Cricket Rob Key announced on Wednesday.

Taylor, 37, who played 226 matches across formats, has also worked with the England Lions (England A) team under Andrew Flintoff, and her impressive performance there has earned her a promotion to the senior team’s support staff.