NZ vs IND series: The whole idea of home advantage has disappeared around the world, says former New Zealand coach Gary Stead
Former New Zealand cricket coach Gary Stead suggests that home advantage is diminishing in international cricket due to teams becoming more versatile. He believes the upcoming India-New Zealand Test series will be decided by the quality of batting units rather than pitch conditions.
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NZ vs IND series: The whole idea of home advantage has disappeared around the world, says former New Zealand coach Gary Stead center Frank: Stead says the better batting team will prevail in the two-Test series. FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/jielm7/article71607941.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/New_Zealand_Stead_Cricket_89873.jpg FAREED KHAN FILE - New Zealand cricket coach Gary Stead speaks during a press conference, in Karachi, Pakistan, Dec. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan, File) The current Andhra head coach, who was in charge of the Kiwis when they beat India 3-0 at home in 2024, feels India has the wherewithal to beat New Zealand Gary Stead knows a thing or two about beating India. The 54-year-old Kiwi was the coach when New Zealand overcame the subcontinental giant to win the ICC World Test Championship in 2021. He was also at the helm when Tom Latham & Co.
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