Mitchell Santner Named New Zealand T20I Captain

Santner steps into a full-time leadership role following Kane Williamson's resignation, with a busy white-ball schedule ahead.

Mitchell Santner has been appointed New Zealand's full-time captain for one-day internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 internationals (T20Is).
The 32-year-old replaces Kane Williamson, who stepped down from the white-ball captaincy after the T20 World Cup earlier this year.
Santner will begin his tenure with an ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka starting December 28, marking the start of a packed white-ball season.
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead praised Santner's calm demeanor, leadership experience, and respect within the team as key qualities for the role.
Santner expressed excitement about leading the team during a transitional phase, with younger players stepping up as senior players near the end of their careers.

Mitchell Santner Named New ZealandT20I Captain