New Zealand captain Latham praises his team for their biggest series win

November 3 – New Zealand captain Tom Latham was left speechless after his side's stunning 3-0 triumph in India on Sunday but had no doubt it was the biggest win of the series.

With their 25-run win in the final, the Black Caps became the first team to whitewash India at home in a series of three or more Tests.

“I'm a little at a loss for words considering what's happened over the last three days, but also the last three weeks,” Latham told reporters.

“If you had asked me at the start of the tour if I would have been in this position I would have loved to be in this position but to be here now and playing the cricket we have been playing is really special and I.” I'm really proud of the group.

“It's obviously a great moment for New Zealand, probably one of New Zealand's biggest series wins I think.”

New Zealand's victories were made all the more significant by the fact that they were without injured batsman Kane Williamson, and Latham praised Will Young for his efforts.

The 31-year-old scored 244 runs at an average of 48.80 and was named Man of the Series.

“He’s obviously been in our squad for a long time. He probably hasn’t played as much as he would have liked in terms of that backup role,” Latham said.

“He played an important innings in that fourth innings, but the way he played here on a wicket that wasn't easy for the batters, he controlled our innings really well.”

“He trusted his defense, he took bold options, he tried to get a shot at them and played fantastically well.”

After New Zealand's 2-0 defeat in Sri Lanka, Latham took over as captain from Tim Southee.

“It’s always a really proud moment to lead New Zealand. Coming here, my first time as a full-time captain and being in this position is really special,” he added.

“But it’s not about me, it’s about the team. They did their job. Everyone contributed when they needed to, and that’s the beauty of a team sport.”

New Zealand host England in a three-match series starting later this month.

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