New Zealand coach justifies Tim Southee's selection over Tom Latham

New Zealand (Source: Twitter)

After a sudden shocker early today where Kiwi stalwart Kane Williamson stepped down from Test captaincy, there was another one that followed it. 

Experienced pacer Tim Southee was announced as the successor to Williamson rather than Tom Latham, who has led the side previously on my occasions. The decision was taken by the management on the basis of his experience which the head coach Gary Stead cleared by mentioning that Southee felt more apt for their environment.

He was, nonetheless, praising both the mainstays suggesting that the two would be able to form a solid association to take them forward. Stead was quite assured of the decision they have taken which he believes Latham will continue to get his chances in Southee's absence.

"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,

"Tim was the guy that we felt was right for our environment now. That's taking nothing away from Tom Latham, he's been outstanding in doing that interim job for us, and I'm sure that Tom will take a big place within our team in terms of leadership and possibly the captaincy in some formats if these guys aren't available."

New Zealand will be touring Pakistan for a two-match Test series scheduled to commence on 26th December.

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