Stead Reappointed to NZC, Will Remain Andhra Coach

Gary Stead has rejoined New Zealand Cricket as a part-time high-performance coach in a role announced on Sept. 26, 2025, charged with supporting player and coach development and curating high-performance programmes. The appointment, reported as three days a week, will see him work across NZC’s high-performance network sharing his experience with national and domestic coaches, players and staff. Stead will continue as head coach of Indian domestic side Andhra for the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy season while holding the NZC role. The 53-year-old stepped down as Black Caps head coach in June 2025 after a successful spell since 2018 that included the 2021 World Test Championship title, finals at major ICC events and a 3–0 away win in India. NZC and chief high-performance officer Daryl Gibson praised Stead’s decades-long experience, and Stead said he was grateful for the chance to keep contributing to New Zealand cricket while broadening his skills by working outside NZC.