T20 World Cup: Warm-up losses will not affect our chances in the tournament, says New Zealand coach Gary Stead

New Zealand coach Gary Stead has brushed off T20 World Cup warm-up losses to Australia and England, believing the Black Caps got just what they wanted out of the games as they prepare for their tournament opener against Pakistan on October 26.

New Zealand has suffered back-to-back losses in their warm-up matches against Australia and England (Image Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSNZ coach Gary Stead brushes off warm-up losses against Australia and EnglandNew Zealand ‘tracking really well’ despite warm-up losses, says Gary SteadNew Zealand will open their campaign against Pakistan at Sharjah on October 26

New Zealand, one of the favourites to win the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, has suffered back-to-back losses in their warm-up matches.

Wednesday’s 13-run defeat at the hands of England in Abu Dhabi followed a final-over thriller against Australia on Monday and a six-run victory over the Netherlands last weekend.

However, New Zealand coach Gary Stead has brushed off T20 World Cup warm-up losses to Australia and England, believing the Black Caps got just what they wanted out of the games as they prepare for their tournament opener against Pakistan on October 26.

“Really, the three games for us have just been about getting everyone some match time,” Stead told reporters from Abu Dhabi.

“It’s been making sure we’ve slotted people in in roles they might play, and managing our bowlers as well.

“Three games in five days might not sound much but when you have the heat and humidity that he have here, it’s pretty sapping.”

Captain Kane Williamson was rested from the England game due to an elbow injury, Stead said.

“Kane’s elbow flared up a bit after the (Australia) match so today was more precautionary than anything,” he added.

“We just feel if we can get his preparation right and not overhitting and aggravating it in training, that gives him the best chance of being right throughout the tournament.

“I think on the whole, we’re tracking really well.”

The Black Caps open their campaign against Pakistan at Sharjah and will also play a qualifier at the venue in their fourth match of the Super 12.

New Zealand will play their last three group matches in the space of five days and Stead said it was conceivable that Williamson might have to be rested at some point in that period.

“There’s always that chance, but we’re still pretty hopeful and confident that if we get (his) rest right now, then he should be right to play,” he said.

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