Gary Stead to Step Down as Coach

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead to step aside after a seven-year stint, concluding later this month.

Achievements

• Oversaw inaugural ICC World Test Championship win in 2021
• Historic 3-0 Test whitewash of India in India
• Five final appearances in ICC white-ball World Cups
• New Zealand rose to top of ICC Test and ODI rankings during his tenure

Stead's Statement

• "There's been some amazing memories over the past seven years…"
• "I've just tried to build and shape that further to grow our ability to be consistent in everything we do."
• "It's been nice to be competitive across all three formats…"

Highlights of His Stint

• WTC win
• Recent Test success in India

Tribute to Stead"

• Skipper Kane Williamson: "Steady gave absolutely everything to the team… He was always thorough in his planning and preparation and will go down as one of our best coaches, but an even better bloke.""