WELLINGTON: Kane Williamson on Thursday stepped down as New Zealand Test captain. The 32-year-old was answerable for the Kiwis for greater than six years the place he led the aspect to maiden World Test Championship title.
Williamson nevertheless will proceed the lead the ODI and T20 groups.
The New Zealand cricket board stated that Williamson might be changed veteran quick bowler Tim Southee within the longest format.
“Captaining the Black Caps in Test cricket has been an incredibly special honour,” stated the 32-year-old Williamson who has led New Zealand since 2016.
“Captaincy comes with an increased workload on and off the field and at this stage of my career, I feel the time is right for this decision.”
He stated that following talks with New Zealand Cricket, he’ll stay captain of the white-ball workforce with two World Cups looming within the subsequent two years.
He can even proceed to play all three codecs.
Williamson indicators off as skipper having led New Zealand to 22 wins in 40 Test matches.
Eleven of his 24 Test tons of got here when he was skipper — a report for a New Zealand captain.
Southee, 34, will lead the workforce on their forthcoming tour of Pakistan with Tests in Karachi, beginning on December 26, then in Multan starting January 3.
Tom Latham has been confirmed as Southee’s vice-captain having beforehand main the aspect in Williamson’s absence.
Southee has performed 346 internationals and has skippered New Zealand’s Twenty20 workforce on 22 events. He is New Zealand’s thirty first Test captain.
“It’s been a surreal few days and it’s just a massive honour to be appointed as Test captain,” stated Southee.
“I love Test cricket, it’s the ultimate challenge and I’m really excited by the opportunity to lead the team in this format.”
(With Inputs from AFP)
Williamson nevertheless will proceed the lead the ODI and T20 groups.
The New Zealand cricket board stated that Williamson might be changed veteran quick bowler Tim Southee within the longest format.
“Captaining the Black Caps in Test cricket has been an incredibly special honour,” stated the 32-year-old Williamson who has led New Zealand since 2016.
“Captaincy comes with an increased workload on and off the field and at this stage of my career, I feel the time is right for this decision.”
He stated that following talks with New Zealand Cricket, he’ll stay captain of the white-ball workforce with two World Cups looming within the subsequent two years.
He can even proceed to play all three codecs.
Williamson indicators off as skipper having led New Zealand to 22 wins in 40 Test matches.
Eleven of his 24 Test tons of got here when he was skipper — a report for a New Zealand captain.
Southee, 34, will lead the workforce on their forthcoming tour of Pakistan with Tests in Karachi, beginning on December 26, then in Multan starting January 3.
Tom Latham has been confirmed as Southee’s vice-captain having beforehand main the aspect in Williamson’s absence.
Southee has performed 346 internationals and has skippered New Zealand’s Twenty20 workforce on 22 events. He is New Zealand’s thirty first Test captain.
“It’s been a surreal few days and it’s just a massive honour to be appointed as Test captain,” stated Southee.
“I love Test cricket, it’s the ultimate challenge and I’m really excited by the opportunity to lead the team in this format.”
(With Inputs from AFP)