New Delhi: Mitchell Santner has been appointed New Zealand’s new white-ball captain on December 18. He takes over the role from Kane Williamson, who stepped down after the team’s early exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA & West Indies.
The all-rounder has previously led New Zealand in 24 T20I matches and four ODI matches but his first series in the full-time role will be against Sri Lanka from December 28. The first major event in his captaincy will be the 2025 Champions Trophy in February before the focus shifts to building to the 2026 T20 World Cup.
News | Mitchell Santner has been appointed the new BLACKCAPS white ball captain, officially taking over the role from Kane Williamson, who stepped down following the ICC T20 World Cup in June. #CricketNation
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After the Sri Lanka series, New Zealand will face Pakistan and South Africa in the tri-series followed by the Champions Trophy and a home T20I and ODI series against Pakistan in 2025.
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