Kane Williamson steps down as New Zealand Take a look at captain

Williamson, who led New Zealand to victory within the inaugural International Take a look at Championship ultimate in opposition to India on the Ageas Bowl in 2021, will proceed as white-ball captain.

“Captaining the BLACKCAPS in Take a look at cricket has been a shockingly particular honour,” he stated. “For me, Take a look at cricket is the top of the sport and I have loved the demanding situations of main the facet within the structure.

“Captaincy comes with an larger workload off and on the sector and at this degree of my profession I think the time is true for this resolution.

“After discussions with NZC, we felt that proceeding to captain the white-ball codecs was once preferable with two International Cups within the subsequent two years.

“I am excited to make stronger Tim as captain and Tom [Latham] as vice-captain. Having performed with either one of them for many of my profession, I am assured they are going to do a really perfect process.

“Enjoying for the BLACKCAPS and contributing in all 3 codecs is my primary precedence and I am taking a look ahead to the cricket we’ve got forward.”

Southee, who has in the past captained in 22 T20Is, stated: “It is been a surreal few days and it is only a huge honour to be appointed as Take a look at captain.

“I like Take a look at cricket, it is the final problem and I am in reality fascinated with the chance to guide the crew on this structure. Kane’s been an excellent Take a look at captain and I am taking a look ahead to running with [coach] Gary [Stead] on how we will construct on that.”

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