New Zealand now has to tour India for a three-match Test series. The first match of this Test series is starting from 16th October in Bengaluru. Let us tell you that recently New Zealand was defeated by Sri Lanka in the two-match Test series at home. Sri Lanka won this test series by 2-0.

Tim Southee resigned from the post of captain of New Zealand after losing the Test series against Sri Lanka. Now the responsibility of captaining the Kiwi team has been handed over to Tom Latham. It is looking very difficult to replace Tim Southee in the playing XI under the captaincy of Tom Latham. Let us tell you that Tim Southee’s performance has been very good in India. He has taken 20 wickets at an average of 28.70.

However, the New Zealand team can keep only two fast bowlers in its playing XI in the upcoming Test series. If this happens then it could be two fast bowlers Matt Henry and William O’Rourke. New Zealand team head coach Gary Stead has not revealed what happened between him and Tim Southee after the test series defeat against Sri Lanka.

According to ESPNcricinfo, Gary Stead said, ‘Just like we review after all Test tours and series, Tim Southee and I had a conversation among ourselves and only after that he decided to step down from the post of captaincy. He felt that this would prove to be right for the team and I also supported his decision.

Tim Southee used to start for us and lead the team well: Gary Stead

Stead further said, ‘It is very important to see different players in their role as a selector or coach as it brings out the best in the team. Tim Southee was a player who used to start for us and also lead the team and we always look for that option which can take the team forward.

It is very important for New Zealand to win the three-match Test series against India. The New Zealand team must be feeling very sad due to the defeat against Sri Lanka but now all the players will be seen to perform well in the upcoming test series.