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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tanya Aldred in Amstelveen

Kane Williamson urged to quit Test captaincy by TV pundit Simon Doull

Kane Williamson talks to Simon Doull during the World T20 last year
Kane Williamson talks to Simon Doull during the World T20 last year. ‘I just don’t know that he can sustain all three formats,’ said Doull. Photograph: Michael Steele/ICC/Getty Images

Simon Doull, the New Zealand TV commentator and former player, has said he believes it is time for the Black Caps captain, Kane Williamson, to preserve his long-term international future by stepping down after the third Test against England at Headingley.

Speaking to the Guardian from the makeshift TV commentary box in Amstelveen where he has been commentating on the England-Netherlands one-day series, Doull acknowledged the huge contribution to New Zealand cricket provided by Williamson.

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