Tim Southee has stepped down as test captain of New Zealand after struggling for form and has been replaced by opening batsman Tom Latham ahead of the India series.The veteran pace bowler took six wickets at an average of over 70 in the New Zealand home summer against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

Fast bowler Tim Southee was New Zealand's Test skipper since Kane Williamson quit the role at the end of 2022, helming the side to six wins and two draws from 14 Test matches

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Tim Southee has stepped down as test captain of New Zealand after struggling for form and has been replaced by opening batsman Tom Latham ahead of the India series.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 captain of the New Zealand Test team, with Tom Latham taking over the role full-time. Latham, who has previously captained the team in nine matches, will lead a 15-member Test squad,

India will host New Zealand in three Tests starting in Bangalore on October 16..Tim Southee. Tom Latham. New Zealand. Test captaincy. Test cricket. India vs New Zealand

Tim Southee has stepped down as the Test captain of the New Zealand men’s cricket team after the team's two-match Test series defeat to Sri Lanka by 0-2. The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced on October 2 (Wednesday) that Tom Latham is set to take over the captaincy role full-time.

New Zealand coach Gary Stead has hailed Tim Southee's humility and leadership after the veteran paceman resigned as Test captain to be replaced by Tom Latham.