Former New Zealand captain Craig Cumming praised the present captain, Tom Latham, after he ensured a 3-0 clean sweep against India in the 3-match test series. It was Latham's first series after taking the role as a full-time captain. The Black Caps had its first test on Indian soil since 1988, breaking India's long 18-home series winning streak. Read: After 36 years, New Zealand Archives Historic Win By Defeating India In the 1st Test match While speaking to the SENZ Afternoons, Cumming told, “He captained the team brilliantly. He kept things simple. He didn’t try to chop and change all the time with the spinners, and he showed great trust in Mitchell Santner’s left-arm spin in the second Test, and then Ajaz Patel in the third Test." He further mentioned how Latham's approach differed from that of the previous skipper, Tim Southee. Unlike in Sri Lanka, where Southee often sought to use multiple bowlers, Latham let his bowlers take their time and settle into their rhythm. This decision, according to Craig, showcased Latham's confidence in his team's abilities and contributed to their success during the series. Cumming highlights Latham's simplicity Craig Cumming emphasized Tom Latham's straightforward approach to captaincy during his interview. He stated that Latham's philosophy allowed players to stay focused, even after tough overs, fostering confidence among the bowlers. Cumming highlighted how Tom Latham kept things simple. Cumming believes this simplicity was key to their success and will stand out as a defining feature of the series. From the very first Test, it was clear that Latham's style centered on keeping things uncomplicated and trusting his team's abilities. He also focused on how Latham trusted Glenn Philips at Wankhade, showing this as an example of Latham's character. “He kept things simple. He didn’t try to chop and change all the time with the spinners, showing trust in Santner in the second Test and then Ajaz in the third. He didn’t try to constantly bring in new bowlers. In Sri Lanka, they nearly had too many options, and Tim Southee tried to involve everyone. That’s not a criticism of Tim, but Tom Latham, especially as a captain, let the bowlers settle into their rhythm. He didn’t make changes just for the sake of it.” Cumming also discussed Tom Latham's significant influence on the batting strategy during the Test at Mumbai. He pointed out how the batters were active on the pitch, keeping the scoreboard active. This was a significant move, scoring runs as many as possible. According to him, "Every ball was a battle in itself.”