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From window washing to coaching a team through to the Cricket World Cup final

From window washing to coaching a team through to the Cricket World Cup final
New Zealand Cricket coach Gary Stead [Photo: Stuff.co.nz]

Twenty‑nine years ago, New Zealand Cricket coach Gary Stead was cleaning windows at the Lords Stadium.

Today, he will be marching onto the same pitch incharge of New Zealand who aim to win their first Cricket World Cup.

The Black Caps qualified for the final after beating a strong Indian team by 18 runs in a nail biting semi-final.

New Zealand will play tournament favourites England tonight at 9.30pm.

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