Adapting to Mumbai pitch key to NZ hopes of whitewash, says Stead
New Zealand's chances of delivering a famous series whitewash in India will depend on how well they adapt to the Mumbai pitch, coach Gary Stead said.
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Former Black Caps coach Stead takes up NZ high performance role
Gary Stead has taken up a high performance role at New Zealand Cricket three months after standing down to bring an end to his successful seven-year reign as coach of the Black Caps.
Injured Latham out of Pakistan ODIs, Bracewell continues as NZ captain
New Zealand stumper-batsman Tom Latham was ruled out of the one-day series against Pakistan with a hand injury on Thursday leaving Michael Bracewell to continue as the side's captain.
Michael Bracewell To Lead New Zealand In Pakistan ODIs As Tom Latham Ruled Out Due To...
New Zealand wicket-keeper batter Tom Latham has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan with a fractured right hand, New Zealand Cricket said on Thursday. Latham was struck on the hand by a delivery while batting in the nets during training this week, with an X-ray revealing the fracture which will require a cast and at least four weeks rest and rehabilitation. Head coach Gary Stead confirmed Henry Nicholls would replace Latham in the squad, with current T20I captain Michael Bracewell to continue to lead in the ODIs, with Mitch Hay taking the wicket-keeping gloves.
New Zealand's 'Top Performer' Injured, Doubtful For Champions Trophy Final Against India
New Zealand are "hopeful" pace bowler Matt Henry will recover from a shoulder injury in time for their Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday, coach Gary Stead said. Henry is racing to be fit for the title clash in Dubai after injuring his right shoulder while taking a catch in the semi-final win over South Africa on Wednesday. Henry has been key to New Zealand's hopes in the 50-over tournament and returned figures of 5-42 against India in a dead-rubber group match that the Black Caps lost.
Kane Williamson vs Indian Spinners, Watch Out For The Battle Within Battle In Champions Trophy Final
The showdown between Indian spinners and Kane Williamson will be intense on a gripping DICS pitch, but beyond the personal realm, it also has the potential to decide the outcome of the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday. New Zealand is eager to end their 25-year-long wait for an ICC 50-over title after bagging the ICC Knockouts Trophy in Kenya, beating India by four wickets in 2000. On the other hand, India are gunning for their second Champions Trophy since 2013 and they could be fielding four spinners and two pacers for the ICC showpiece final here on Sunday.
"There's No Doubt That...": New Zealand Coach's Blunt Take On 'Unfair Advantage' Row
New Zealand coach Gary Stead conceded that Varun Chakravarthy will be a “big threat” in the Champions Trophy final, and the Kiwis will put on their “thinking caps” to work on the ways to negate India's mystery spinner. India will face New Zealand in the final of the ICC showpiece here on Sunday. “We certainly expect him to play after getting 5/42 against us in the last game. He's a class bowler, and showed his skills against us last time and he's a big threat in the game,” Stead told reporters on Friday. “So we'll be putting our thinking caps on around how we nullify that and how we can still score runs against him,” he added.
Upbeat New Zealand feel 'lucky' in Lahore for South Africa semi-final
New Zealand bring "positive emotions" on their return to Lahore for the Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa after good results during the Pakistan tri-series, coach Gary Stead said on Tuesday.
New Zealand's Mitchell fit to face India in Champions Trophy
Stalwart top-order batsman Daryl Mitchell has declared himself fit to face India in New Zealand's final Champions Trophy group match after missing the win over Bangladesh on Monday because of illness.