Wednesday , December 18 2024

New Zealand gets a new captain, this player will command the team

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The New Zealand team recently played a three-match Test series with England. In which the team had to face defeat by 2-1. Fast bowler Tim Southee also played the last match of his Test career in this series. Now New Zealand has got a new captain in white ball cricket. Spin bowler Mitchell Santner has been made the new captain of the team.

Kane Williamson resigned

New Zealand’s performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 was poor. After which Kane Williamson resigned from the captaincy. After which now this big responsibility has been handed over to Mitchell Santner. Santner has also captained New Zealand before. He has captained in 24 T20 and 4 ODI matches. Now Santner’s new responsibility will start with the series against Sri Lanka in December.

What did Santner say on becoming captain?

On becoming the captain of the white ball cricket team, Mitchell Santner said, “This is a new challenge and I am excited to join the important phase of white ball cricket that is ahead of us. “It’s always a dream to play for New Zealand when you’re young, but to get the opportunity to officially lead your country across two formats is special.”

Coach’s reaction came to light

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said, “He has a lot of experience leading a T20 team and he did a good job leading the ODI team last month, so he already has a good understanding of where the team is going to be.” What does it mean to lead?” I Mitch is confident he will also bring his vision and leadership style to the role.