New Zealand\u2019s most successful coach, Stead was first appointed to the position in 2018 following the resignation of Mike Hesson, and has twice had his contract renewed: in 2020, and in 2023 \u2013 the latter term expiring in June this year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"While still considering his options in terms of the Test position, Stead who steered Nee Zealand to the inaugural World Test Championship title in 2021, and to an unprecedented 3-nil Test series sweep of India on the sub-continent last year, has formally signalled his intention to step down from ODI and T20I role,\" New Zealand Cricket said in a release.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the white-ball formats, the side reached the final of the recently-concluded Champions Trophy in Pakistan and UAE, a Cricket World Cup Final in 2019, and a T20 World Cup Final in 2021.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to getting away from touring life for a while and having a think about my future. My focus has been on finishing the season strongly with a lesser experienced team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe past six to seven months has been particularly busy with relatively non-stop cricket action since September. I now want to evaluate my options but still feel I have coaching left in me, albeit not as Head Coach across all formats.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe next month will give me the opportunity to discuss the situation more with my wife, family and others. I\u2019ll be in a better position to know whether I want to reapply for the Test coaching position after this time of reflection,\" Stead was quoted by NZC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
NZC chief high performance officer Bryan Stronach said Stead deserved the opportunity to take some time out over his decision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cGary\u2019s results have been very impressive over a long period and we\u2019re very comfortable giving him some time to collect his thoughts and mull things over,\u201d said Stronach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAt the moment we haven\u2019t any strong preference for either a split-coaching role or a sole appointment who covers all three formats, and we\u2019re unlikely to be clearer on that until we see who\u2019s putting their name forward,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cGary\u2019s results have been very impressive over a long period and we\u2019re very comfortable giving him some time to collect his thoughts and mull things over,\u201d said Stronach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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