Former Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq has been appointed as the assistant coach for New Zealand, it emerged on Saturday.<br /><br />The ex-cricketer had stepped down as the interim head coach of the national cricket squad in January.<br /><br />Confirming the news, the 'Doosra' inventor said, "I am currently in the United States and will join the NZ squad upon my return on April 12".<br /><br />"It is a short-term commitment with the NZ squad which is an honour for me," Mushtaq said.