Kane Williamson will step down as captain of the New Zealand Test staff, a New Zealand Cricket launch stated on Wednesday night time. Fast bowler Tim Southee will take cost of the management, the discharge stated.
However, Williamson will proceed to steer the Kiwis in ODI and T20I cricket and has reiterated his need to play in all three codecs on the worldwide degree. Williamson stated, ‘It is an extremely particular honor to captain New Zealand in Test cricket.
“For me, Test cricket is the head of the sport and I’ve loved the challenges of main the facet on this format. With captaincy comes elevated workload on and off the sphere and at this stage of my profession, I really feel the time is correct for this choice. After discussions with NZC, we felt it will be higher to proceed with the captaincy within the restricted overs format with two World Cups within the subsequent two years.”
Kane Williamson will step down as captain of the Blackcaps Test staff, whereas Tim Southee will take over the management. Tom Latham has been confirmed as Test vice-captain, after beforehand main the staff in Williamson’s absence. #cricketnation https://t.co/D9rPWUl05d
— BlackCaps (@BlackCaps) December 14, 2022
Southee, who has 346 worldwide matches to his title and has led the T20 facet on 22 events, will develop into New Zealand’s thirty first Test captain when he leads the staff on a Test tour of Pakistan this month.
Canterbury opener Tom Latham has been appointed as Test vice-captain after main the facet in Williamson’s absence.
“I’m excited to have Tim as captain and Tom as vice-captain. Having performed alongside these two for many of their careers, I’m assured they may do a terrific job. Playing for New Zealand and Contributing in all three codecs is my primary precedence and I’m trying ahead to the cricket forward.
Williamson has captained the Test facet on 38 events (22 wins, 8 attracts, 10 losses) since taking on the position from Brendon McCullum in 2016.
Southee, the present Sir Richard Hadlee Medal winner, stated it was humbling to be requested to steer the Test staff.
“It has been a terrific few days and it’s a nice honor to be appointed Test captain. I really like Test cricket, it’s the largest problem and I’m actually excited by the chance to steer the staff on this format. Kane has been a implausible Test captain and I look ahead to working with Gary on how we are able to take this ahead.
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premiumSaudi’s first problem as captain will come in opposition to Pakistan, with the Blackcaps enjoying two Tests in Karachi and Multan in December/January.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
