Former Black Caps coach David Trist has died in Christchurch at the age of 77.
New Zealand Cricket confirmed his passing and offered condolences to his family and friends. Trist, a former Canterbury pace bowler, coached the national side from 1999 to 2001, leading them to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy.
His coaching career also included stints with Eastern Province, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and Auckland.
He played 24 first-class matches for Canterbury before transitioning to coaching.
NZC is deeply saddened to confirm the passing of former BLACKCAPS coach David Trist, who died in Christchurch yesterday, aged 77.
A former Canterbury and New Zealand pace bowler, David coached the BLACKCAPS from 1999 to 2001, during which time they won the ICC Champions Trophy… pic.twitter.com/B9qvO21Y5Q
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 29, 2025
