Williamson steps down as New Zealand Test skipper, Southee named as replacement
The Hindu
Kane Williamson will continue to lead New Zealand in the white-ball format with focus on the ODI World Cup in 2023 and T20 World Cup in 2024.
Kane Williamson, who led New Zealand to the World Test Championship triumph in its inaugural edition, stepped down as captain from the longest format, the country's cricket board announced on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Tim Southee has been named the replacement in their WTC title defence. Williamson will continue to lead the side in the white-ball format with focus on the ODI World Cup in 2023 and T20 World Cup in 2024. Tom Latham has been appointed their vice-captain.
"Captaining the Black Caps in Test cricket has been an incredibly special honour," said Williamson, who took over the role in 2016 from Brendon McCullum.
"For me, Test cricket is the pinnacle of the game and I've enjoyed the challenges of leading the side in the format."
Statistically, Williamson is the best Test captain in New Zealand’s history, winning 22 of 40 matches at the helm, as well as eight draws and just 10 defeats.
Under his leadership, New Zealand reached the top of the Test rankings before emerging as winners of ICC Test Championship, beating India in the final in June last year.
On his decision, Williamson said: "Captaincy comes with an increased workload on and off the field and at this stage of my career I feel the time is right for this decision.
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