Gary Stead to depart as New Zealand coach
The side also sat on top spot in the ODI rankings in his tenure, reaching the final of the Men's Champions Trophy 2025, Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 and the T20 World Cup 2021, among other semi-final appearances at global tournaments.
An emotional Stead reflected on his time with great fondness.
'There's been some amazing memories over the past seven years based around a group of fantastic and talented people who have gone out to give their best for their country, each other and for the fans,' he said.
'Brendon McCullum and Mike Hesson had left the team with strong values and a style of play, and 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 and I'd like to think that regardless of results, the opposition know the BLACKCAPS are a team that won't fold and will always show the grit and determination to compete.
'To work alongside some of New Zealand's best cricketers and have had a ringside seat to every training and match has been very special and an absolute honour.
'For a country with five million people and limited resources, we comparatively perform outstandingly well against the other powerhouses of the game.
'I'd like to wish the new coach well and the team every success in the future."
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