Christchurch, May 30 -- David Trist, the former New Zealand cricket coach who led the team to victory in the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy, now known as the Champions Trophy, has passed away at the age of 77, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Trist enjoyed a 14-year playing career as a pace bowler for Canterbury before transitioning into coaching. His coaching journey included stints with Canterbury, South Africa, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands, before he took charge of the New Zealand national side in 1999, succeeding Steve Rixon.

Although his tenure lasted just two years, Trist played a pivotal role in securing New Zealand's first major ICC title. Under his guidance, the team triumphed over India by four wickets in the final in Nairobi, with Chris Cair...