Kane Williamson pens word after relinquishing Test captaincy: Right time for me to step down

World Test Championship successful captain Kane Williamson has stepped down from captaincy. The legendary Kiwi batter was the final of Fab 4 to step down because the captain of his Test aspect.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 15, 2022 12:57 IST

Kane Williamson stepped down because the New Zealand Test captain. (Courtesy: Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: Legendary New Zealand captain Kane Williamson stepped down from the management position on Thursday, 15 December. Williamson’s determination comes proper forward of their tour to Pakistan, which is scheduled to start out on December 26. Williamson, who was the Test captain for six and a half years, took over from Brendon McCullum, and performed a giant hand in remodeling the aspect as a worldwide powerhouse.

However, since successful the World Test Championship, New Zealand had been on a downward slope and had been even white-washed by England in the summertime of 2022. Williamson leaves the mantle for Tim Southee, probably the greatest bowlers the Kiwis have ever produced. Tom Latham would be the vice-captain of the Test crew.

Williamson penned a brief word on his Instagram after saying his determination and mentioned that the position taught him rather a lot up to now six and a half years.

“It’s been an honour and a privilege to lead the New Zealand Test side over the last six and a half years,” Williamson wrote.

“The role has taught me so much and I’m grateful for the many experiences, but I feel the time is right for someone else to step in and take the team forward. Thank you to the many people who have supported me in the role,” he additional added.

“Test cricket remains the pinnacle for me and I look forward to helping Tim and the team on the road ahead!” Williamson concluded.

New Zealand are at present positioned second to backside within the World Test Championship desk, simply above Bangladesh. Williamson’s aspect have received simply 2 matches, misplaced 6 and drawn 1 Test.

Edited By:

Kingshuk Kusari

Published On:

Dec 15, 2022