India, Sept. 13 -- The Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association (ACA) pulled off a coup as they brought Gary Stead on board as the head coach for the 2025-26 season. It must be mentioned that Stead had overseen New Zealand's win in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India in 2021. Andhra have been struggling of late, finishing sixth in Ranji Trophy Elite group B last season with just one win. Even in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, they finished fourth, while in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the side lost to Uttar Pradesh in the quarter-final.

"Gary Stead is not just a coach-he's a culture-builder. His arrival signals our intent to raise the bar in talent development, tactical preparation, and operational discipline. ACA is thrilled to ha...