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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Nick Mulvenney

‘One of our best’: Kane Williamson pays tribute after Gary Stead steps down as New Zealand head coach

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has stepped down from the role - (PA)

Gary Stead will stand down as Black Caps coach at the end of June, New Zealand Cricket said on Wednesday, bringing to an end a highly successful seven-year reign that included the capture of the inaugural World Test Championship title.

The 53-year-old stood down as coach of the country's white ball teams in April and his desire to spend less time on tour ultimately did not marry with NZC's aspiration to have one coach across all formats.

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