Kane Williamson captain

2022 - 12 - 15

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Kane Williamson led the Black Caps to unprecedented success as ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Black Caps coach Gary Stead, new test captain Tim Southee, former skipper Kane Williamson and NZ Cricket boss David White at Thursday's announcement. ANALYSIS: ...

Williamson said not captaining the test team will reduce his workload. If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. [By the numbers: Kane Williamson steps down as Black Caps' most successful test captain](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/130772100/by-the-numbers-kane-williamson-steps-down-as-black-caps-most-successful-test-captain?rm=a) [stood down from the captaincy of the Black Caps test side](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/130769644/tim-southee-replaces-kane-williamson-as-black-caps-test-cricket-captain) on Thursday ahead of their tour against Pakistan with the best leadership record in New Zealand’s test cricket history.

Kane Williamson step down as test captains, pens a heartfelt note (Economic Times)

After taking charge in 2016 Williamson captained New Zealand in 40 tests - with 22 wins, 10 defeats and eight draws - and led the team to victory over India ...

He said captaincy taught him a lot, and he was grateful for the experience, though it was time for someone else to step up and lead the team. The decision to relinquish the captaincy came after a series of poor performances by the Kiwis since winning the World Test Championship. He will remain New Zealand's white-ball captain and will continue to play in all three formats.

'It's End Of An Era': Kane Williamson Steps Down From Test Captaincy (Man's World India)

Kane Williamson has resigned from Test captaincy with immediate effect. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has appointed Tim Southee as his successor.

Williamson took the reign of Test captaincy from Brendon McCullum in 2016 and has since led the team on 40 occasions, winning 22 and losing 10. “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. “Captaining the BLACKCAPS in Test cricket has been an incredibly special honor,” Williamson said.

Kane Williamson steps down as New Zealand Test captain: A look at ... (SportsTiger)

New Zealand's Kane Williamson stepped down from Test captaincy on Thursday. Tim Southee has been appointed as skipper of New Zealand team in Test cricket, ...

Kane Williamson steps down as New Zealand Test captain with Tim ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Kane Williamson has stepped down as New Zealand Test captain, with experienced bowler Tim Southee named as his replacement. The 32-year-old took charge of ...

Kane Williamson steps down as New Zealand test captain - New ... (New Delhi Times)

Kane Williamson has stepped down as New Zealand test cricket captain after a tenure that was the most successful of any Black Caps skipper.

“Kane has guided the test team through an immensely successful period which is testament to his ability to bring people together and work towards a common goal,” Stead said. Williamson also will continue to captain New Zealand in both white-ball formats. He guided New Zealand to victory last year in the inaugural World Test Championship.

Kane Williamson steps down as New Zealand's Test captain; Tim ... (The Hans India)

Kane Williamson captained New Zealand in 40 TestsHe first took over the role in 2016Tom Latham was named Tim Southee's deputy.

The tour will kick-start with the five-day format, with the first Test is set to be the Boxing Day fixture on Dec. He most recently captained New Zealand to 1-1 draws in home series against Bangladesh and South Africa, and a defeat in the second Test against England at Trent Bridge. "Look, both are great leaders in our unit and I guess, for us, it's about trying to share the responsibilities around a little bit more. "After discussions with NZC, we felt that continuing to captain the white-ball formats was preferable with two World Cups in the next two years. "Captaining the BLACKCAPS in Test cricket has been an incredibly special honour. Canterbury opener Tom Latham has been confirmed as Test vice-captain, after previously leading the side in Williamson's absence," read New Zealand Cricket's statement.