While the race to succeed outgoing Black Caps coach Gary Stead narrows down to the final candidates, it's one name that was missing from the interview sheet that's sparked intrigue. 

Newstalk ZB understands former New Zealand batter and multiple domestic championship-winning coach Peter Fulton failed to get a hearing. 

The host of The Bounce podcast, Dylan Cleaver told Jason Pine that Fulton ticked all the boxes to at least get an interview after his success with Canterbury. 

He and Piney broke down Stead’s legacy as coach and who may wind up with the role now. 

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