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Tim Southee Southee steps down as Test captain

Tim Southee Southee steps down as Test captain
Tim Southee Southee steps down as Test captain

New Zealand captain Tim Southee has stepped down from the captaincy just before the India tour. In his place, Tom Lotham has been made the new captain of the team. He will captain the Kiwi team coming on Indian tour from October 16. New Zealand Cricket Board gave this information on Tuesday night.

35 year old Saudi said- ‘I have decided to leave the captaincy in the interest of the team. Captaining New Zealand has been very special for me. I have always given priority to the team in my career and I believe this decision is right for the team. Now I can focus on my performance and serve the team better.

Saudi replaced Kane Williamson in December 2022. Saudi took command of the team in 14 test matches, out of which 6 were won, 6 lost and 2 matches were drawn.

Tim Southee Southee steps down as Test captain
Tim Southee Southee steps down as Test captain

New Zealand Cricket announced the new captain through this post.

Lost the series against Sri Lanka 2-0 Under the captaincy of Saudi, the New Zealand team lost 2-0 in the 2-Test series against Sri Lanka last week. The Sri Lankan team lost the first match played in Galle by 63 runs, while the team had to face defeat by an innings and 154 runs in the second match. In this series, Saudi bowled 49 overs and could take only 2 wickets.

Tim Southee Southee steps down as Test captain
Tim Southee Southee steps down as Test captain

Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs in the second test.

Saudi could take only 12 wickets in last 8 tests Tim Southee is going through bad form. He has been able to take only 12 wickets in the last 8 matches.

First test in Bengaluru from 16th October The first match of the Indian tour of New Zealand will be played in Bengaluru from October 16. After that, the second match will be played in Pune from October 24 and the third match will be played in Mumbai from November 1. However, the team for the Indian tour has not been announced.

Tim Southee Southee steps down as Test captain
Tim Southee Southee steps down as Test captain

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