The backlash to his scheduled break during the ODI series caught Black Caps coach Gary Stead by surprise. OPINION: This is where you feel a bit sorry for Gary Stead. The embattled Black Caps' coach took a spell from the role recently, to freshen up and spend time with his family. GETTY IMAGES Black Caps coach Gary Stead was surprised by the backlash to him missing the recent ODI series with India. ANDREW CORNAGA/PHOTOSPORT All Blacks coach Ian Foster could find himself in a similar situation to Gary Stead in the coming months.

Source: Stuff February 19, 2020 06:00 UTC