Southee steps down as New Zealand Test captain ahead of India tour

Tim Southee has stepped down as New Zealand's Test captain ahead of the three-match series in India, starting in Bengaluru on October 16. He will be replaced by Tom Latham in that role. The decision comes after New Zealand's 0-2 series whitewash in Sri Lanka. Southee led New Zealand in 14 Test matches since 2022, winning six.