Gary Stead, head coach of New Zealand is proud of players who played their first international series and despite having a solid form couldn’t clinch the series and levelled the series with Pakistan. New Zealand who toured to Pakistan for 4T20I series levelled the series by 2-2 and end on a high note.
Gary Stead praises Kiwi players
Gary Stead, head coach of New Zealand appreciates the boys who played efficiently throughout the series despite having an unexperienced side showed their spirit and dedication for the game and many new faces played like Tim Robinson, William O’ Rourke etc. As they lost the last match in Lahore while chasing 179 runs. Stead also said that he will announce the squad for upcoming T20 World Cup on Monday. Overall it was a wonderful series many ups and downs faced by these youngsters but got a lesson and experience too how hard international cricket is.
Stead says:
“I’m very proud of the way our team played,” Stead told reporters from Lahore.
“We had a disappointing first hit out and where we were soundly beaten but to bounce back from that I thought was really pleasing and I think there’s a few young guys that have certainly increased their stocks over here,” he stated.
“Let’s not forget Pakistan only two years ago were World Cup finalists and … for us to compete with them I think was really, really pleasing for us,” he added.
Many senior players are not present due to IPL’s duty but they will join to the team and will see if any rules out will see the replacements accordingly.