Tim Southee has stepped down as test captain of New Zealand after struggling for form and has been replaced by opening batsman Tom Latham ahead of the India series.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Tim Southee has stepped down as test captain of New Zealand after struggling for form and has been replaced by opening batsman Tom Latham ahead of the India series.The veteran pace bowler took six wickets at an average of over 70 in the New Zealand home summer against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