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Tim Southee Replaced By Tom Latham As New Zealand Test Captain

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Tim Southee Replaced By Tom Latham As New Zealand Test Captain

By AFP News October 02, 2024 • 09:09 AM View: 596

Tim Southee stood down as New Zealand captain on Wednesday in the wake of their heavy Test series defeat in Sri Lanka and will be replaced by Tom Latham.Less than two years after inheriting the role from Kane Williamson, veteran seam bowler Southee said it is "best for the team" that he focus on his contribution as a player and wished Latham well.

Opening batsman Latham, who has led the Black Caps in nine Tests, will take charge full-time on the three-Test tour of India starting in Bangalore on October 16.

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