The 2024 Twenty20 World Cup, hosted by the USA and West Indies, was untimely withdrawn from the New Zealand squad. Gary Stead, the Black Caps’ coach in charge from 2018, admitted his future with the staff looks uncertain and from within his staff. With a yr left on his contract, Stead’s position has come to fruition well after a dismal career effort. Despite New Zealand in particular until the end of 2021, the Black Caps failed to find their rhythm in the ongoing game.
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead’s future doubtful after early T20 World Cup exit | Cricket Information –
I can look myself in the mirror and see that the preparedness we tried to put in place has been almost as good as (possible),” Stead told Radio New in Afghanistan victory for Papua New Guinea -the country’s leader, AFP quoted him as saying. The efficiency of the New Zealand staff at the World Cup was unclear from the outset. Their 13-run loss to the West Indies in Trinidad conceded a shock defeat in their entertaining opener against Afghanistan. Notably, the Black Caps matched each game with a burnout, which likely contributed to their lack of preparation.
1 comment
[…] stepped down as captain after New Zealand’s disappointing group stage exit at the T20 World Cup.“It is by no means nice once you miss guys of Kane’s calibre however it provides alternatives […]