Mitchell Santner Named New Zealand White-Ball Captain

Mitchell Santner has been appointed as New Zealand's new white-ball captain, succeeding Kane Williamson who stepped down after the T20 World Cup. With prior captaincy experience, Santner will lead the team in upcoming series against Sri Lanka, reflecting a strategic shift to focus Tom Latham on Test cricket leadership. Santner's leadership is anticipated to bring a calm and collected approach, inspired by his experiences under cricketing greats such as Stephen Fleming and MS Dhoni. Meanwhile, New Zealand concluded their test series against England with a significant 423-run victory, marking Tim Southee's retirement from international cricket. Southee ended his 17-year career with 391 Test wickets, becoming the second-highest for New Zealand behind Richard Hadlee. Kane Williamson's outstanding performance, including a notable 156 in the second innings, contributed to New Zealand's commanding position in the series finale.