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New Zealand Coach Praises India's Young Pacers, Urges Batters to Adapt to Challenging Pitches
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 12:48 PM
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New Zealand's head coach expressed admiration for India's emerging fast bowlers and advised his team to remain calm and adjust to the demanding pitches ahead.
New Zealand’s head coach, Gary Stead, lauded the performance of India’s young fast bowlers during the recent warm‑up matches. He said the pacers displayed a blend of pace, swing and disciplined line that impressed him.
Stead added that the young bowlers’ ability to exploit the conditions would be a key factor in the upcoming series. He praised their work ethic and the way they have adapted to the sub‑continent’s pitches.
In a separate interview, Stead urged his own batters to stay calm and adjust to the challenging pitches that are expected to favor bowlers. He stressed the importance of patience and technique over aggression.
The comments come ahead of the Test series between New Zealand and India, where both teams will face pitches that are likely to be seaming and conducive to fast bowling.
Stead added that the young bowlers’ ability to exploit the conditions would be a key factor in the upcoming series. He praised their work ethic and the way they have adapted to the sub‑continent’s pitches.
In a separate interview, Stead urged his own batters to stay calm and adjust to the challenging pitches that are expected to favor bowlers. He stressed the importance of patience and technique over aggression.
The comments come ahead of the Test series between New Zealand and India, where both teams will face pitches that are likely to be seaming and conducive to fast bowling.