WELLINGTON: Kane Williamson on Thursday stepped down as New Zealand Test captain. The 32-year-old was once accountable for the Kiwis for greater than six years the place he led the aspect to the maiden World Test Championship identify.
Williamson will then again proceed to guide the ODI and T20 groups.
The New Zealand cricket board stated that Williamson will probably be changed by way of veteran rapid bowler Tim Southee within the longest structure.
“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 group with two World Cups looming within the subsequent two years.
He can even proceed to play all 3 codecs.
Williamson indicators off as skipper having led New Zealand to 22 wins in 40 Test suits.
Eleven of his 24 Test loads got here when he was once skipper — a document for a New Zealand captain.
Southee, 34, will lead the group on their upcoming excursion of Pakistan with Tests in Karachi, beginning on December 26, then in Multan starting January 3.
Tom Latham has been showed as Southee’s vice-captain having in the past led the aspect in Williamson’s absence.
Southee has performed 346 internationals and has skippered New Zealand’s Twenty20 group 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 honor 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 will then again proceed to guide the ODI and T20 groups.
The New Zealand cricket board stated that Williamson will probably be changed by way of veteran rapid bowler Tim Southee within the longest structure.
“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 group with two World Cups looming within the subsequent two years.
He can even proceed to play all 3 codecs.
Williamson indicators off as skipper having led New Zealand to 22 wins in 40 Test suits.
Eleven of his 24 Test loads got here when he was once skipper — a document for a New Zealand captain.
Southee, 34, will lead the group on their upcoming excursion of Pakistan with Tests in Karachi, beginning on December 26, then in Multan starting January 3.
Tom Latham has been showed as Southee’s vice-captain having in the past led the aspect in Williamson’s absence.
Southee has performed 346 internationals and has skippered New Zealand’s Twenty20 group 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 honor 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)