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Gary Stead, the head coach of New Zealand Cricket Team, has resigned from T20 and ODI format. But he is still considering his future in Test format. Stead took over in 2018.

Gary Stead New Zealand cricket team coach
Highlights
- New Zealand cricket team's head coach resigns
- Stead left ODI and T20 team coaching
- Test team coaching is still considering
New Delhi: The head coach of the New Zealand cricket team Gary Stead has shocked everyone, announcing his withdrawal from his post. The 53-year-old Stead confirmed on Tuesday that he would no longer be in T20 and ODI international formats and is considering his future in Test cricket.
Stead said that it may take them a month to reach the final decision. Stead took over the position of Mike Hessen in 2018 and he was the coach of New Zealand in all formats.
News | Gary stead will decide in the next few weeks if he wishes to reapply for the role of blackcaps test coach – but have confirmed his decision to step away from the white ball formats.
– Blackcaps (@blackcaps) April 7, 2025