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Southee steps down as Test captain

By AFP
October 03, 2024
Former skipper of New Zealands red-ball cricket team celebrating a wicket with wicket-keeper batter Tom Blundell during a Test against Australia on March 11, 2024 in Christchurch, New Zealand. — AFP
Former skipper of New Zealand's red-ball cricket team celebrating a wicket with wicket-keeper batter Tom Blundell during a Test against Australia on March 11, 2024 in Christchurch, New Zealand. — AFP

WELLINGTON: Tim Southee has stepped down as New Zealand’s Test captain following the series defeat in Sri Lanka, saying he believes it is in the best interests of the side. Southee led the team in 14 Tests with a record of six wins, six losses and two draws since taking over from Kane Williamson in 2022.