After defeating Bangladesh in the Test, team India will face New Zealand in the next test series. The first test falls between October 16 and 20, the second from 24 to 28 of October, and the last from 1 to 5 of November. Rohit Sharma will lead India, while Tim Southee steps down as New Zealand's captain. Tim Southee has resigned as Test captain after leading New Zealand in 14 matches and winning six of them. The bowling performance of the 35-year-old declined during his period as captain. Now Tom Latham is to take over for a three-match Test series against India starting October 16. Southee said. "It's not ideal taking it this far, but I believe this decision is best for the team, especially after the way we lost to Sri Lanka," Tim Southee even added, “Captaining the Blackcaps in a format that’s so special to me, has been an absolute honour and a privilege. I’ve always tried to put the team first throughout my career and I believe this decision is the best for the team," Also Read | Bangladeshi Commentator Seeks Sunil Gavaskar's Advice, His Reply Will Make You Laugh In succession to Kane Williamson, one of the best captains New Zealand has ever produced in Test cricket, Southee now hands over the baton to Tom Latham, who has played 80 Tests and led New Zealand in 9 Tests. He has won 4 of those 9 games as captain. Southee wished his best to Latham. “I wish Tom all the best in the role and he knows I’ll be there to support him on his journey, as he has done for me over the years,” New Zealand coach Gary Stead praised Southee for his efforts with the Test team. Stead said, “Tim’s a fantastic player and a very good leader who is held in high regard by the players and support staff. He’s been a great servant of New Zealand Cricket over nearly 17 years playing on the international stage, and I’d like to acknowledge his humility in stepping down from the role as Test captain," “It’s not easy giving up something you love, but Tim is a true team-man and he’s made the decision with the team’s best interests at heart. He’s one of our greatest ever players and we still very much see him playing a part in our Test side moving forward,” In the WTC points table, India and Australia hold the top two spots. New Zealand's chances of reaching the WTC final took a big hit after losing both Tests against Sri Lanka recently.