Injuries to key players don't affect the India and the brand of cricket they play in their backyard makes it "very difficult" for visiting teams, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead.

The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand at theShaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Greater Noida was abandoned without a single ball being bowled over the five days.

Tim Southee broke a bone in his right thumb while attempting to take a catch in the fourth ODI against England last week

Gary Stead will continue as New Zealand's head coach till mid-2025, with the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and ICC World Test Championship in focus

New Zealand Cricket appointed former Test batsman Gary Stead as the new Black Caps coach on Wednesday.