New Zealand: After New Zealand Cricket ruled down any attempt to employ different coaches in various formats, Gary Stead will stay on as the All-Stars' coach for another two years in all three formats.
A divided coaching approach was discussed and rejected, according to Bryan Stronach, general manager of high performance at NZC, however there was still room to bring on extra coaching staff as needed.
The second contract extension for Stead, who was first hired in 2018, was approved in 2018. After the upcoming Cricket World Cup in India, his existing contract was set to end. He will continue to play until the 2025 conclusion of the current World Test Championship cycle.
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“The support for Gary was overwhelmingly positive from the players, the Black Caps support staff, major association coaches and support staff as well as the New Zealand Cricket Players Association and NZC High Performance Unit staff,” Stronach said.
“Gary’s results have been very impressive and we’re confident that he still has a lot to offer the team. Of course, a big part of this decision came down to whether Gary wanted to continue and he made it clear his appetite to take this team forward was as keen as ever.” Stead has led New Zealand to the first World Test Championship title and to the finals of the 50-overs and Twenty20 World Cups.
New Zealand captain Tim Southee said the players were eager for Stead to continue.
“Gary’s had great success leading us into finals in all three formats and, of course, that World Test Championship win,” Southee said. “It’s been great the way that he’s come in and built on what was previously achieved.”
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