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Gary Stead to Leave New Zealand Head Coach Role After Seven Years

He will stay with the team through June to oversee preparations for July’s Zimbabwe tour before New Zealand Cricket names his successor.

New Zealanders' Kane Williamson talks with head coach Gary Stead during the warm up before the match, County Ground, Chelmsford, Britain - May 26, 2022 Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo
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New Zealand coach Gary Stead will step away when his contract expires this month
Gary Stead

Overview

  • Stead ends a tenure defined by consistent success after NZC opted for a single coach to lead all three formats.
  • Under his guidance New Zealand secured the inaugural World Test Championship in 2021, swept India 3-0 in Tests last year and reached top ICC Test and ODI rankings.
  • He has introduced a wave of young talent—including Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson and Rachin Ravindra—that underpinned multiple series victories at home and abroad.
  • New Zealand Cricket has begun the search for a new head coach, with Rob Walter and Shane Bond among the potential candidates.
  • Stead plans to recharge before pursuing future coaching opportunities domestically and internationally after a landmark chapter in Black Caps history.