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Economic Times
7 days ago
- General
- Economic Times
Gary Stead set to step down as New Zealand cricket coach in June
Gary Stead will leave his role as New Zealand's head coach in June. He had already left as white-ball coach. Stead led the team for seven years. During his tenure, New Zealand won the ICC World Test Championship in 2021. The team also reached several finals. Kane Williamson praised Stead's hard work and dedication. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Zealand men's head coach Gary Stead will step down from his position when his contract expires at the end of June, according to the official website of the ICC Stead, who had already departed as white-ball coach, was ruled out of a Test-only role after New Zealand Cricket's decision to employ one head coach across all three coach enjoyed a prolific seven years in the role, with the team claiming an ICC World Test Championship victory in 2021, topping the Test Rankings, and claiming a momentous 3-0 Test series sweep of India away from home last side also sat in 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 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, as quoted from the official website of the ICC."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," he added."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," he noted."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," he said."For a country with five million people and limited resources, we comparatively perform outstandingly well against the other powerhouses of the game," he remarked."I'd like to wish the new coach well and the team every success in the future," he New Zealand look to his replacement, 53-year-old Stead has outlined his intention to carry on in his coaching career."I'll initially take some time to refresh and recharge, but I still have the coaching bug and will look to explore opportunities at home and abroad where I can look to share what I've learned from my 30 years of professional sport as a player and coach," he Williamson led the tributes for Stead's contribution to New Zealand cricket."Steady gave absolutely everything to the team," Williamson said."There was no one more hardworking and passionate about seeing the Black Caps grow and succeed," he added."He was always thorough in his planning and preparation and will go down as one of our best coaches, but an even better bloke," he final few weeks in charge will see him join the Black Caps' winter camps as players ready for their tour of Zimbabwe in July and August.
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Shastri wants Sai Sudharsan to feature in India's Test tour to England
Mumbai [India], : Former Indian head coach and all-rounder Ravi Shastri called for the inclusion of young left-hander Sai Sudharsan in the Indian squad for the fast-approaching five-match Test series in England, saying that his left-handed batting and technique make him one of his top choices to feature in the highly-anticipated series. After the 3-1 series loss in Australia at the start of the year, which put paid to India's hopes of qualifying for the ICC World Test Championship Final, there were calls for the inclusion of fresh faces in the red-ball set up to reinvigorate the side ahead of the high-profile Test tour of England. Speaking with host Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review, Shastri threw his support behind Sudharsan following the 23-year-old's standout form in the ongoing IPL 2025. So far in nine matches, he has made 456 runs at an average of 50.66, a strike rate of 150, with five fifties and the best score of 82. Already capped in white-ball cricket, Sudharsan is yet to debut in Tests, but Shastri sees him as a future all-format player for India. So far, Sudharsan has played three ODIs, scoring 127 runs in three matches with two fifties. "I see this young man, Sai Sudharsan, for all formats of the game," Shastri told The ICC Review as quoted by ICC.. "He seems like a class player and my eyes would be on him certainly." Sudharsan brings valuable experience in English conditions, having turned out for Surrey in the County Championship in 2023 and 2024. In five matches, he scored 281 runs, including a century and a fifty. In 29 first-class matches overall, he has 1957 runs at an average of 39.93, including a maiden double-century in the format in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season for Tamil Nadu against Delhi in October 2024. "Being a left-hander in England, knowing English conditions, and just his technique, the way he plays, I think he will be top of the list for me from the outsiders wanting to get into this side," added Shastri.
