Just months after completing a seven-year reign as head coach of New Zealand’s Men’s team, Gary Stead is back in the Black Caps setup.

The 53-year-old has been announced as a coaching addition to the Kiwis’ high-performance team.

According to New Zealand Cricket, his role will entail supporting player and coach development, along with high-performance programmes.

It’s the latest chapter in an association with the team that spans 34 years, as both a player and coach. He played five Tests for New Zealand, all in 1999.

Stead stepped down as coach of the Black Caps in June and was replaced by South African Rob Walter, who is contracted through to the end of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in New Zealand and Australia in late 2028.

“Gary’s knowledge and experiences in cricket is immense and th

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