New Zealand captain Tim Southee resigned as captain just before the India tour. In his place, Tom Latham became the team’s new captain. He will captain the Kiwi team which will tour India from October 16. The New Zealand Cricket Board gave this information on Tuesday evening.
The 35-year-old Saudi said: “I have decided to step down from the captaincy in the interest of the team. Captaining New Zealand was very special for me. I have always put the team first in my career and I think this decision is good for the team. I can now focus on my performance and better serve the team.
Saudi Arabia had replaced Kane Williamson in December 2022. Saudi Arabia took command of the team in 14 test matches, including 6 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws.
Lost the series against Sri Lanka 2-0 Under the leadership of Saudi Arabia, the New Zealand team lost 2-0 in the 2-Test series against Sri Lanka last week. The Sri Lankan team lost the first match played in Galle by 63 runs, while the team had to face defeat by an innings and 154 runs in the second match. In this series, Saudi Arabia bowled 49 overs and could take only 2 wickets.
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test.
Saudi Arabia could only take 12 wickets in last 8 Tests Tim Southee is in bad shape. He could only take 12 wickets in the last 8 matches. He took 35 wickets at an average of 38.60 in the 14 Tests played under his captaincy.
First test in Bangalore from October 16 The first match of India’s tour of New Zealand will be played in Bangalore 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 squad for the Indian tour has not been announced.