Quote:[size=12pt]Edgar, credited with being one of the brains behind the Black Caps' revival over the past year, resigned last week claiming he received little support from New Zealand officials.

But Edgar told Radio Sport on Sunday he received minimal support from New Zealand Cricket throughout his tenure and the breaking point came when he was asked to take a pay cut and a reduced role.[/size]

Quote:[size=1.35em]Edgar said he was also left with a sour taste in the mouth during the World Cup when he was given tickets well away from the players' and officials' areas.[/size]

[size=1.35em]To have access to "a reasonable part of the ground" he was forced to buy tickets through a third party.[/size]

[size=1.35em]For the final in Melbourne, comfortably won by Australia, Edgar was given tickets among the wives and girlfriends of the Australian players which he described as an "awkward situation to be in" as he was dressed in his New Zealand tie and blazer.[/size]