Tim Southee has resigned as New Zealand Take a look at captain and been changed by Tom Latham.
Southee received six of his first 10 Checks in cost after succeeding Kane Williamson in December 2022 however then suffered 2-0 defeats at residence to Australia in February and March, and away to Sri Lanka final month.
Latham will now take the reins for a three-match sequence in opposition to India, beginning in Bengaluru on October 16.
“I’ve always tried to put the team first and I believe this decision is the best for the team,” Southee, who averaged 38.6 with the ball beneath his captaincy in comparison with 24.56 beneath Williamson, stated.
“I believe the way I can best serve the team moving forward is focusing on my performances on the field and getting back to my best, to continue taking wickets and helping New Zealand win Test matches.”
The 35-year-old, who has taken 382 wickets in 102 Checks, will stay a part of the 15-player squad contesting the sequence in India after relinquishing the captaincy.
Latham, who has captained the Black Caps on 9 earlier events, will try to show spherical New Zealand’s fortunes however Southee’s contributions had been praised by head coach Gary Stead.
“Tim’s a fantastic player and a very good leader who is held in high regard,” Stead stated. “I’d like to acknowledge his humility in stepping down from the role as Test captain.
“He is one among our greatest-ever gamers and we nonetheless very a lot see him taking part in an element in our Take a look at facet transferring ahead.”
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