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Tim Southee quits captaincy for India tour: Tom Latham take over

Published - 3-OCT-2024 12:40 IST | Updated - 3-OCT-2024 12:40 IST

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New Zealand captain Tim Southee has quit the captaincy just before the India tour. Tom Latham has been made the new captain of the team in his place. He will captain the Kiwi team coming on the Indian tour from October 16. The New Zealand Cricket Board gave this information on Tuesday night.

35-year-old Southee said- 'I have decided to quit the captaincy in the interest of the team. Captaining New Zealand has been very special for me. I have always given priority to the team in my career and I believe this decision is right for the team. Now I can serve the team better by focusing on my performance.'

Saudi replaced Kane Williamson in December 2022. Southee captained the team in 14 Test matches, out of which 6 won, 6 lost and 2 matches were drawn.

Lost the series against Sri Lanka 2-0

Under the captaincy of Southee, the New Zealand team lost the 2-Test series against Sri Lanka 2-0 last week. The Sri Lankan team lost the first match played in Galle by 63 runs, while the team had to face defeat of an innings and 154 runs in the second match. In this series, Southee bowled 49 overs and could take only 2 wickets.

Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test.

Saudi has been able to take only 12 wickets in the last 8 Tests

Tim Southee is going through a bad form. He has been able to take only 12 wickets in the last 8 matches. He has taken 35 wickets at an average of 38.60 in the 14 Tests played under his captaincy.

First Test in Bengaluru from October 16

The first match of New Zealand's India tour will be played in Bengaluru from October 16. After that, the second match will be played in Pune from October 24 and the third match will be played in Mumbai from November 1. However, the team for the Indian tour has not been announced.

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