Tim Southee has stepped down as New Zealand’s Test captain after their 2-0 defeat to Sri Lanka, and Tom Latham will take the reins for the upcoming series against India ¹ ² ³. Southee, who took over as captain after Kane Williamson stepped down in December 2022, cited his desire to focus on his performance and get back to his best without the burden of leadership ¹.
Under Southee’s captaincy, New Zealand won six, lost six, and drew two Tests ². However, the team’s recent performance has been struggling, with four consecutive Test defeats, including a humiliating loss to Sri Lanka in Galle ¹.
Tom Latham, who has captained the team on nine previous occasions, will lead a 15-strong squad, including Southee, to India for the three-Test series starting on October 16 ¹. Southee expressed his support for Latham, saying he’s a great leader and wishes him all the best ¹.
New Zealand’s Upcoming Test Series in India:
- First Test: Bengaluru, October 16-20
- Second Test: Pune, October 24-28
- Third Test: Mumbai, November 1-5 ²
This series will be a challenging one for New Zealand, as India is riding a record-winning streak of 18 Test series on home soil ¹.
