SaralnamaNew Zealand's Gary Stead becomes Andhra's coach for the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy. Stead admits he's out of his comfort zone but eager to learn from this Indian cricket experience. He previously led New Zealand to the 2019-21 World Test Championship title and finals of the 2021 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy. Stead joins other foreign coaches who have worked in Indian domestic cricket. Andhra, led by Ricky Bhui, is in Group A of the Elite division. They will face Uttar Pradesh in their first match on at Kanpur's Green Park. Vinit Indulkar joins as Andhra's batting coach. (Updated 12 Oct 2025, 14:40 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- New Zealand's Gary Stead becomes Andhra's coach for the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy
- Stead admits he's out of his comfort zone but eager to learn from this Indian cricket experience
- He previously led New Zealand to the 2019-21 World Test Championship title and finals of the 2021 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy