Tim Southee Step Down Form New Zealand Test Captain: There has been an earthquake in New Zealand cricket after losing the Test series against Sri Lanka by 0-2. New Zealand Test cricket team captain Tim Southee has taken a big decision and he has decided to step down from the captaincy of the team. Tim Southee has said that he has taken the decision keeping in mind the better interest of the team. Let us tell you, New Zealand now has to tour India and before that Saudi's decision to leave the captaincy is very important. After Tim Southee, Tom Latham will take command of the team in his place.
Tim Southee, who became the Test captain of New Zealand after Kane Williamson left the captaincy in the year 2022, has commanded the team in 14 Test matches. During this period, the team has won six, lost six and two matches have been drawn. New Zealand gave a tough fight to Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, but the team ultimately lost the match. After this, in the first innings of the second Test held on the same ground, New Zealand was reduced to just 88 runs. New Zealand had to face an innings defeat in the second test. New Zealand's next assignment is a three-Test series in India later this month.
On leaving the captaincy, Tim Southee said, “It has been an absolute honor and privilege to captain the Blackcaps in a format that is so special to me. I have always tried to put the team first throughout my career and I believe This decision is what is best for the team and I believe the way I can best serve the team moving forward is to focus on my performance on the field and do my best. , to continue taking wickets and help New Zealand win Test matches.”
Tim Southee added, “I will, as I always have, continue to support my teammates, especially the exciting young bowlers making their mark on the international stage. I wish Tom all the best in this role and He knows that I will be there to support him on his journey, as he has done for me over the years.”
Tim Southee's own form has been in the news this year. He has taken only 12 wickets in his last eight Test matches. He played both the matches in Sri Lanka, but there is a possibility that considering the bowling equation, he will not be included in the upcoming India series.
Now, without the captaincy, he will return to selection alongside Matt Henry, Will O'Rourke and Ben Sears. O'Rourke had impressed in Sri Lanka, while Henry, who was excellent the previous domestic summer, and Sears were not included. Latham has previously captained the Test team on nine occasions between 2020 and 2022. New Zealand's team for the three-Test series against India is expected to be announced in the coming days.
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