Tim Southee has stepped down as test captain of New Zealand after struggling for form and has been replaced by opening batsman Tom Latham ahead of the India series.The veteran pace bowler took six wickets at an average of over 70 in the New Zealand home summer against a second-string South Africa and Australia,

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.

Tim Southee has stepped down from the New Zealand Test captaincy after the 2-0 whitewash against Sri Lanka. Tom Latham will now lead New Zealand against India in the upcoming three-match Test series.

Tom Latham is appointed New Zealand's Test captain after Tim Southee steps down from the role following a 22-month spell in charge.

Tim Southee has stepped down as test captain of New Zealand after struggling for form and has been replaced by opening batsman Tom Latham ahead of the India series.

Tim Southee has stepped down as New Zealand's Test captain following the series defeat in Sri Lanka, and will be replaced by Tom Latham for the tour of India, saying he believes it is in the best interests of the side.

Tim Southee has stepped down as test captain of New Zealand after struggling for form and has been replaced by opening batsman Tom Latham ahead of the India series., Cricket News - Times Now

Tim Southee resigned as New Zealand's Test captain on Tuesday, October 1. The fast bowler, 35, led the BlackCaps in 14 Tests since taking over from Kane Williamson in 2022.