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Dec 15 (Reuters) - Kane Williamson has stepped down as New Zealand test captain and has been replaced by Tim Southee, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Thursday.<br> After taking charge in 2016 Williamson captained New Zealand [https://storage.googleapis.com/best-blogs/Sachin-Tendulkars-Daughter-Sara-Tendulkar-Looks-Like-Papa-Ki-Pari-In-Unseen-Childhood-Picture.html https://storage.googleapis.com/best-blogs/Sachin-Tendulkars-Daughter-Sara-Tendulkar-Looks-Like-Papa-Ki-Pari-In-Unseen-Childhood-Picture.html] in 40 tests - with 22 wins, 10 defeats and eight draws - and led the team to victory over India in the inaugural World Test Championship final in 2021.<br> "For me, test cricket is the pinnacle of the game and I've enjoyed the challenges of leading the side in the format," said Williamson.<br> "Captaincy comes with an increased workload on and off the field and at this stage of my career I feel the time is right for this decision."<br> Williamson will remain New Zealand's white-ball captain and he said he will continue to play in all three formats.<br> Southee, who stood in as captain for 22 Twenty20 internationals between 2017-21, will lead the test team on their next assignment - a two-match series in Pakistan starting later this month.<br> "It's been a surreal few days and it's just a massive honour to be appointed as test captain," Southee said.<br> "I love test cricket, it's the ultimate challenge and I'm really excited by the opportunity to lead the team in this format." (Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford )<br><br><br>adverts.addToArray({"pos":"inread_player"})Advertisement