Vijayawada, Sept. 14 -- In a landmark move, the Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association (ACA) has officially appointed Gary Stead, one of the world's most accomplished cricket coaches, as the Head Coach of the senior men's team.
Stead, who famously guided New Zealand to historic highs including the 2021 World Test Championship triumph, will now bring his expertise to Andhra ahead of the 2025-26 domestic seasons.
At 53, Stead, widely regarded as a multi-skilled coach, will now be training Andhra Pradesh's young cricketers with his niche skills. During his tenure with New Zealand, he guided the team to multiple finals and victories, including the 2019 ODI World Cup final, the 2021 T20 World Cup final, and the 2025 Champions Trophy final.
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